Zaxby's
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Zaxby's five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Zaxby's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 49F, sliced cheese 53F, blue cheese crumbles 49F all kept on make table under heat cabinets in cook line . Placed in cooler .Rechecked items with temperature of 43F .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. nuggets (124F - Hot Holding); tenders (125F - Hot Holding) chicken patties with temperature of of 125 F kept cabinet for 15 minutes .
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer stored in incorrect area. Must be placed in splitter side to connect hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink with temperature of 73F the one by three compartment sink, Hand sink in cook line with temperature of 72F, Hand sink in front counter 73F , rechecked after temperature gage adjusted. 101 F Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over cook line have dust .
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of ice chute in soda machine located in dining room. Outside of fryers have debris. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of fryer filters stored in room outside . Pick up from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from reach in freezer in cook line .
29-49-6
45
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is in the incorrect spot advised to put on hose side of splitter or cut hose above flood rim
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and drink in upright reach in cooler across from prep line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On side of ice machine Grease buildup under cooking equipment Food debris under prep line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in flour container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in frying station cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In left side of salad cooler
29-49-6
67
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Salads kept on cook line were marked to be discarded at the end of the day. Inspector coached operator in proper time mark use. And operator printed the correct time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Tenders kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 97F, tenders kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 123F,chicken for sandwiches kept on steam well for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 123F. Operator discard food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels on hand sink by three bay sink. Manager placed a paper towel roll over dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Also ice shut out on soda machine located on dinning room.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a bracelet. Employee scooping ice while wearing a diamond ring. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Grease spill on floor under fryers. Debris on floor under breading station.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, unit on breading station and unit in where salads are kept. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
55
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in front counter 1 live flying insect in dry storage
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water in walk in cooler floor. Standing water in front of mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Floor in between fryer and breading station have grease build up .
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Walls in cook line have grease build up.
36-27-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler that keeps the salads in cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Handle in reach in cooler on breading station.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lid contact area of drink container.Employee open drink located in front counter near dipping sauces.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-02-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Zaxby's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zaxby's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Zaxby's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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