Zaxby's

423 N Hwy 19, Palatka, FL 32177

American

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. 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 pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Palatka sits at 75, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of employee clothes for goodwill stored on shelf over dry seasonings. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer opened box of frozen chicken wings on the floor. Operator had employee relocate. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bulk ice bin by drive through window with scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At inside mop sink, second splitter missing backflow preventers in both ends.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean dish shelves, metal pans have water remaining inside after stacking on side.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At make station in kitchen, scoops in cut tomato and cucumber have handle touching product. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At shelf under heat lamp station on make line, bulk season salt container not labeled.

02D-01-5

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at self dispenser in dining area with debris buildup. Top of tea dispenser at front counter with debris buildup.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near drink dispenser at drive through. Also ceiling leaking water by triple sink. Person in charge placed catch bucket during inspection. States has work order in. Also, floors around soda dispenser in dining room and at drive through with debris.

36-22-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge unable to provide last inspection report. Person in charge called district manager during inspection to email to location. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign from hand wash sink by triple sink. Also soap dispenser at hand wash sink by triple sink not functioning. Also, paper towel dispenser at front hand wash sink by ice machine not functioning.

31B-04-4

May 12, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in back of kitchen, one in front line. Person in charge killed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb at dumpster. Also missing from non chemical side of the splitter with black hose attached at mop sink.

29-34-4

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees during inspection.

53B-13-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in dry storage area. Light shield damaged in walk in freezer.

38-01-4

Basic - Grease on grease receptacle. Grease buildup on grease receptacle in dumpster area.

33-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.

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 two times per year on average.

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