Zaxby's
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Zaxby's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited four times.
Zaxby's latest score of 90 sits above the Valrico average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in breading mix. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching food, shredded cheese. Manager placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored over cooking spray and margarine blend. Manager removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan used as scoop in bulk breading. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at cookline blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Rice Krispies treats on floor in office.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink near fryers. Provided operator with hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to coffee machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken door on cooler at breading station.
14-11-5
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink
36-27-5
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in back sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive through **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink
36-27-5
78
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee drink stored in the hand sink in the drive thru
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of clean linens stored on the floor in the manager office
21-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of bread stored on floor in back kitchen under the prep table
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored in walk-in freezer
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall directly above the mop sink soiled with black mold build up
36-27-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor at ice machine in drive thru Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
67
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick food up off ground and throw away then proceed to change gloves without washing hands Inspector explained proper hand washing and observed employee wash hands and change gloves
12A-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above clean plastic containers in dish area **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on cookline equipment
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaxby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.
How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Zaxby's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two violations 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 around three times per year on average.
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