Zaxby's
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Zaxby's stretching back to 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Zaxby's on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 52F. **see stop sale* Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lettuce 52F. Operator placed tomatoes and inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Boneless chicken 112F. Operator began to reheat chicken during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of soda machine and around nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
47
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese cold holding at 49F in salad prep station for less than 4 hours. Operator placed food item inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pallet of bread stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on food prep table.
12B-07-4
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48F Asian slaw 44F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of all purpose containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed items during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching Asian slaw. Operator properly stored utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in the following locations: 3 in dry storage area, 7 in food preparation area. Call back for employee training due 11/10/24.Warning** **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill press with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near employee entrance, manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour near prep station, no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance as well as ice chutes on soda dispensers in drive thru and dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 140 dead flying insects in sticky tape in the following locations: 20 near cold holding serving line, approximately 60 in front of grills, approximately 35 near chicken prep station, and 25 in dry storage area. Call back for employee training due 11/10/24. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in breading area, in front of grill area, and near cold holding serving line.
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
47
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Nov 22, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels at either three hand wash sinks.
31B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Zaxby's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zaxby's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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