Zaxby's
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2022. Zaxby's was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Zaxby's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 48F Shredded cheese 45F Lettuce 48F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining room area.
36-64-5
67
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Shredded cheese 48F Diced tomatoes 47F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation over hot holding line. GM cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware wash area, GM stored to inserts to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and to the right of back door at threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cook line. GM stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths soiled on cutting board. GM stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
78
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then put on gloves no hand wash.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean expo, then change gloves, no hand wash.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer cleaning glove in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sinks.
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near drive through with mold like substance.
22-20-5
45
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Aug 19, 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 Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two 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 four times per year on average.
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