Zaxby's

4325 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Zaxby's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical West Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter without additional vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water dispenser on ice machine in lobby soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large Flour storage bin requires label.

02D-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler and reach in hot holding on cook line have soiled handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee milkshake in freezer next to raw cookie dough. Manager discarded.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen nuggets and egg rolls in freezer in open packages not sealed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to spigot by back storage room

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Faucet on water line on ice machine has green corrosion on faucet.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filters to determine when they were changed.

29-28-4

May 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in front drive thru Inspector provided signs **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter at mop sink, needs back flow for long black hose side

29-34-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shane andWilliam, will check at next unannounced

53B-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Chicken station and drive thru hand sinks.

27-16-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor in dry storage area soiled.

36-01-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean white bins. Manager took back to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-48-4

Basic - Door dash and on line order area trays soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?

Zaxby's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxby's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Zaxby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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