Zaxby's

19590 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Zaxby's latest score is in line with the Port Charlotte average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. The operator was unable to locate the current employee training certificates.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice chute at the self-serve water station soiled with a black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. On an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cutting boards on line with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to reach in and fryers blocked with broom and dustpan.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make line, cutting boards with grooves on them.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around ice bin in drive thru black mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to reach in coolers soiled with food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor of freezer all the way in the back and ice forming on ceiling of walk in freezer
14-69-4
82
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at inside mop sink
29-34-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm). Operator discarded and refilled Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four 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 two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Zaxby's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Charlotte 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 roughly once per year on average.