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Zaxby's

2175 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Zaxby's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Zaxby's was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.

Zaxby's latest score is in line with the Ocala average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line cheese 45F cut tomatoes 44, manager add ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers at the triple sink area with old stickers residue.
16-46-4
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the cook line, flour scoop handle in direct contact with the flour, Manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cookline, cut tomatoes 48F, corn 44F, cut tomatoes 45F, boiled egg 48F, raw chicken 47F, items will be discarded at 3:00pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For some employees.
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, scoop handle in direct contact with slaw, cheese and cut tomatoes, Manager moved off the food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers at the cook line.
29-49-6
67
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 51F, cheese 56F, boiled and hard boiled eggs 51F in reach in cooler on cookline overnight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: In reach in cooler: boiled eggs 44-47F. Slaw 43-50F cooling. Manager voluntarily discarded eggs. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 51F, cheese 56F, boiled and hard boiled eggs 51F in reach in cooler on cookline overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 51F, cheese 56F, boiled and hard boiled eggs 51F in reach in cooler on cookline overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched cup and apron with gloved hands then continued to remove fryer basket without washing hands.
12A-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzle near drive thru window. Exterior of cup holders under front counter. Shelves soiled in cabinets under fountain area of dining room.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink in ladies room private stall.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clip board and iPad on prep table near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fountain machine in dining area has packaging and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid over flour broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in dry milk mix. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Zaxby's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's 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 Zaxby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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