Zaxby's

2319 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Zaxby's stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up observed inside ice machine at drive up window and on chute of ice machine in lobby. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Manager put away on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Standing container not labeled. Manager labeled as flour. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar 48F and sliced tomatoes 47F in make table at cook line at 1:15pm. Per operator stocked at 10:00am, placed cheese and tomatoes over ice. New temperatures at 2:00pm: shredded cheddar cheese 43F, sliced tomatoes 36F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance on ice scoop at ice machine and on soda nozzle at drive through area. Manager cleaned soda nozzle and ice scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment inside hand-wash sink next to prep sink. Manager removed equipment from hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispensers inoperable at three hand wash sinks: next to prep sink, next to salad station, and next to reach in freezer by cook line. Manager stored available paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at Quaternary 0ppm. Manager changed bucket to Quarternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler and above cook line.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door is left open to the outside. Manager closed door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor risen in some areas in walk in cooler.

36-11-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in drive thru and ice chute in lobby area.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil buildup on heating lamp on cook line.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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 roughly once per year on average.

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