Zaxby's
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Zaxby's appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Zaxby's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed when toilet is flushed sewage leaks on both sides of toilet to the floor. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet leaking sewage onto floor from both sides, also urinal backed due to paper towels stuffed in urinal. urinal has out of order sign posted. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cardboard used as ceiling tile in prep area.
36-37-5
86
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flies observed on wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on floor by breading station cooler. 5 live roaches observed emerging from drain pipe wall opening under hand sink by breading station after manager poured bleach in the area. Operator eradicated all live roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. Manager contacted pest control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cardboard used as ceiling tile in dish area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor in storage area. 10 dead roaches observed on floor under hand sink by breading station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table by frozen drink machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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 touching food in bulk flour. Scoop handle touching food in bulk fried onions. Operator placed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Flourescent fixture in storage area not covered. **Warning**
38-07-4
55
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage by water heater
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Metal floor plating in walk in cooler damaged and starting to detach.
36-17-5
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine was moved in drive thru section where hand sink was by window. Hand wash sink was moved to other side by was disconnected and is no longer being used. Employees walk to other end to wash their hands **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Verified with plan review as of 1-3-2024 they have not received plans **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine was moved in drive thru section where hand sink was by window. Hand wash sink was moved to other side by was disconnected and is no longer being used. Employees walk to other end to wash their hands **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep station **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dwight Long- serve safe expired 9-8-2023 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive through
10-08-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several throughout
38-01-4
70
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins in floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.
Nearby Restaurants