Zaxby's
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Zaxby's 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Zaxby's was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “drain cover(s) missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline drawer and bottom of freezer **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on beverage machine in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freeezer cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on bottom part of flat top grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on beverage machine in dining room **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling by dish area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table bottom and coldwell Operator has all items on ice and bottom empty. New unit being installed in 2 days **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freeezer cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. All in good Work order in **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on bottom part of flat top grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station **Warning**
14-33-4
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Back prep sink and 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Front grate to coils on flat top grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Back prep sink and 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Front grate to coils on flat top grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By wok in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine Operator squeegeed **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers Front grate to coils on flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Breading station Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Dt side **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500ppm Operator remade 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Back prep sink and 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
45
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. All lights in hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Used reach in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Dt side of kitchen bottom cooler
29-49-6
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels to cover baked cookies. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty cambro on clean dish rack.
24-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Standing oil on floor by fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler doors. Hood. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of standing water. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezershelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen by handsink.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink in kitchen slow draining. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
61
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Handicap stall. Faucet not working. Work order in to repair.
27-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Side panel of make line falling off entrance to kitchen by dt **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dt area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep line. Hood.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ladies restroom faucet in handicap stall not functioning. Restroom has other faucets for hand washing.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler closes to dt side kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By kitchen entrance.
36-27-5
55
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets on cook line Reach in cooler by salad station Operator cleaned equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath both fry station reach in cooler and salad prep station Operator cleaned up water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding), advised operator of the temperature and stated it was left overnight, operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is in the wrong place, need to be changed to the splitter directly attached to the hose
29-34-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink faucet in prep area is constantly leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavily soiled in hot line cook area and prep line area
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep area cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the back hand wash sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking. By the back hand wash sink, the hose Underneath the 3 compartment sink, pipe leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's/employee bathroom hand sink
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep cut marks at prep line
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath the 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the back hand sink underneath the hose
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind hot line equipment, heavily grease accumulation
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 hood light burnt
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -equipments in hot line soiled -reach in cooler by the hot line heavily soiled gasket -reach in freezer gasket soiled by cook line
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Zaxby's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 four times per year on average.
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