Zaxby's
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Zaxby's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White flap interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. First restroom door open **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called corporate number to get license renewed. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired. Carlos expired 2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets in kitchen. Tested 3, at 0ppm. Operator replaced. Retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One pan with sticker still on clean pan **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, operator flipped it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed gasket soiled from single door reach in freezer in cookline and breading reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior from breading reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door, in front of griddle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Establishment uses a Zaxby's training for employee food certification not a Florida approved program per the training list. **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 it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed gasket soiled from single door reach in freezer in cookline and breading reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior from breading reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door, in front of griddle **Warning**
29-49-6
61
Dec 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.
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