Zaxby's
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Zaxby's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port St. Lucie restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Plastic container stored under reach in cooler to catch any water that falls after opening door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line. Manager advised employees to put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler salad. Plastic container stored under reach in cooler to catch any water that falls after opening door. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler marinated chicken 50-51F. Chicken 46F cold holding Recommend to rapid chill. Employee moved to freezer. Rechecked marinated chicken 42F cold holding, chicken 42F cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. G.B, N.H, T.V, H.C.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chicken batter cooler and grill cooler. Informed Manager.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb under hood. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of sauce reach-in-cooler. Showed Manager of water actively leaking into containers from coolers found in kitchen. Manager is aware and a work order is in place to be fixed.
29-49-6
61
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near drive thru window interior lining needs cleaning.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vent in kitchen dripping water on floor.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light bulb blew under hood vent.
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink near drive thru window. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under flat top- ; sliced cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stocked cooler this morning, placed back in wall in to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. One new employee under 60 days, provided new employee reporting agreement for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on raw chicken station Under flat top accumulation of grease and debris Sides of sandwich press accumulation of food **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe of hand sink by walk in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bin by breading station Unlabeled seasoning in clear bin on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer above cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Zaxby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 80.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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.
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