Zaxby's

2900 Sw 27 Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ocala restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for drive thru ice machine. Water nozzle for front counter tea machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed five employee training certificates, manager stated there are 15 employees.

53B-13-5

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

16-48-4

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Employee placed vacuum breaker on no-chemical side attached to hose. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles around walk-in-freezer with standing water where tiles are missing and around ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing around walk-in-freezer

36-32-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used in several places above and around walk-in-cooler and on handwash sink soap dispenser

14-71-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one frog on reach-in cooler hinge, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-09-4

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near main hood system, also observed one live roach on wall near three compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above peach syrup, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near small fryers.

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2022. Manager request current license, printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near front fryer. Also observed one dead roach on floor near handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of peach syrup box, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple around cook line, ware washing area and storage area, also multiple tiles cracked and with standing dirty water.

36-36-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee rinsed towel in hand sink on cookline.

31A-11-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Unable to provide last inspection conducted.

51-18-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food and or stored improperly. In walk in cooler: case of unwashed tomatoes on shelf over ready to eat lettuce. Also, eggrolls uncovered in walk in freezer. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several deep grooves in tiles with standing water. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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