Zaxbys

35 Little Cypress Dr, St. Johns, FL 32259

American

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxbys four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Johns restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for only a few seconds while washing hands before handling clean equipment in dish area.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute of ice machine in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and cucumbers over boxes of pre made salad mix in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around ice chute of soda machine in lobby area, employee began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on make line closest to service window.

29-49-6

Jan 22, 2024

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. raw chicken (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in thawing cabinets in back prep area, per manager and labels chicken was placed in cabinets from a frozen state approximately 5 hours prior, chicken immediately placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and nozzle of soda machine in dining area.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license in cabinet in office.

50-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. raw chicken (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in thawing cabinets in back prep area, per manager and labels chicken was placed in cabinets from a frozen state approximately 5 hours prior, chicken immediately placed in walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler at the breading station; chicken (53/56F - Cold Holding). Raw chicken stored in the walk in cooler over night and placed on the line 30 minutes prior. Flip top reach in cooler not turned on at time of inspection, operator turned on the flip top reach in cooler to begin the cooling process. **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. No employee reporting agreement or similar documentation available. Inspector provided employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bulk spice seasoning on the main cook line, scoop handle in contact with the spice seasoning. Operator relocated the scoop to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Oct 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxbys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxbys on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxbys?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxbys.

How does Zaxbys compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?

Zaxbys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Johns average of 69.

Has Zaxbys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxbys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxbys means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Zaxbys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxbys is inspected around two times per year on average.

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