Zaxby's

180 Capital Circle Sw, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zaxby's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Zaxby's was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up two times.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Zaxby's is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Temperature at 80f. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws by ice machine. Employee stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 78f. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located at handoff plane.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up on interior ceiling of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Buildup on wall at handoff plane.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for standing dry container near walk ins.

02D-01-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Observed accumulation of debris on ceiling in walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast 50F in make table at cook line at 2:30. Per employee held since 12:30. Employee stored chicken in ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed box of single-service beverage cups stored under paper towel dispenser next to hand wash sink at front counter.

24-28-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above kitchen area.

36-34-5

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast 47F at 3:45. Per employee held since 3:20. Make Table Ambient Temperature: 34F. Employee voluntarily discarded and replaced chicken breast. Observed chicken breast 38F at 4:15. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth Quaternary 500+ppm. Manager corrected wiping cloth solution to Quaternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of garbage surrounding dumpster.

33-19-4

May 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink in cookline maximum water temperature at 89F. Observed adjust water mixer; retemped at 103F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed chicken in dry storage area in the process of thawing at room temperature. Product temped at 34F but was no longer frozen solid. Observed manager place chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk season salt in dry storage area uncovered.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” 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 three 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 three times per year on average.

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