Zaxbys Niceville

1160 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Zaxbys Niceville has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Zaxbys Niceville was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Niceville restaurant scores 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Grill line hand wash sink in disrepair. Per staff leaks when water turned on.
29-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
90
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed in bottom compartment of chicken breading station reach in cooler. Cooler empty and not in operation at time of the inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top of first make line cooler - corn 53, lettuce 53/55, sliced cheese 50, slaw 50, cooked eggs 50F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of first make line cooler - corn 53, lettuce 53/55, sliced cheese 50, slaw 50, cooked eggs 50F Over 4 hrs see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot holds - breaded chicken 132/133/133F Less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior observed to have an accumulation of soil residues. Chicken breading reach in cooler bottom.
22-16-4
Basic - Floors under make line equipment soiled with an accumulation of old food and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. First make line cooler top not maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
43
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line make bars - make bar adjacent to front counter ( expo) - slaw 49, sliced tomatoes 50, sliced cheese 50F per Manager less than 1 hr. TCS foods moved to secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Expo front line make bar adjacent to front counters
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roach on premises. Floor under front make bar. Removed and area cleaned during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxbys Niceville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxbys Niceville on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxbys Niceville?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxbys Niceville.

How does Zaxbys Niceville compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Zaxbys Niceville most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Zaxbys Niceville's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxbys Niceville have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxbys Niceville means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaxbys Niceville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxbys Niceville is inspected around two times per year on average.