Zaxby's
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Pinellas Park sits at 82, putting Zaxby's on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tops of fryer backseat metal top storage on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect landed on salad at prep line on cutting board. Manager discarded
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken salad 1 live flying insect landed on salad at prep line on cutting board. Management discarded
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breading station milk wash (51F - Cold Holding) Employee replaced New temp 43 cold holding **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain area soiled dinner room. Bread press soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Battery replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back near management office
36-36-4
50
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior and drive thru soda dispenser ice bin soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris build up on char press next Tom flat top on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from hand sink on cook line at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
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. No proof of employee training provided. Spoke to HR director Michael during routine inspection, stated they are currently working on corporate food training approval with DBPR. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping in back kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris build up on char press next Tom flat top on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom of reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
64
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No vacuum breaker on splitter of hose bib at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. walk in cooler handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees working with no certified food manager onsite. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla Kies current manager on duty, no certified food manager certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook boxing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. walk in cooler handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
41
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on cook line **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near cheese. Dawn spray was moved. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles in hand washing sink on cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carey Kaiser is current manager onsite. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken in freezer on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Zaxby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around four 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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