Zaxby's

9960 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Zaxby's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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/. Observed Servsafe for Lucas Pena expired 4-9-24

53A-03-7

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders held at 125F. Employee threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish washer stacking cambros while still wet. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hat- just pony tail. Employee put hair in hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked but still wet.

24-08-4

Jun 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer oil stored in floor. Manager put oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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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 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Zaxby's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two 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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