Zaxbys
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Zaxbys nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Orange City average 76, so Zaxbys trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2026.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - grill press
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - exterior sides of fryers - exterior side of flat grill
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - by mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - from fresh water pipe at back and front hand sinks
29-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - tiles out of alignment at from counter
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on the floor in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - in back storage area - front counter
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - flour bin at breading station . Operator has one on order.
14-38-4
55
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Refrigerated drawers Seasoned chicken 46F/ 20 minutes l operator placed in reach in cooler. Operator placed walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored at batter station hand sink. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Marie
53B-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Wash wear hand sink., leaking from pipe.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - flour cart at cook line soiled with grime.
23-03-4
55
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda chute in dining room soiled , mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Batter station sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator , whom then posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser soiled with food debris , by drive thru window.
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by soda racks and front counter under soda machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Wash ware area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
95
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dining area soda dispenser soiled with food debris .
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container of cole slaw at kitchen makeline unit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing bracelet while preparing food. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
61
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1 -2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44-45F at front line , operator relocated to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda dispenser soiled with food debris at front counter, Drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -refrigerated drawers soiled with food debris.p-sides of cooking equipment soiled with grease grime and food debris,
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Breading station hand sink in disrepair, water is leaking onto floor when used. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in kitchen ceiling by grill.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1-dead roach by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxbys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxbys on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxbys?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zaxbys.
How does Zaxbys compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Zaxbys most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Zaxbys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zaxbys have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaxbys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Zaxbys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxbys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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