Zaxbys

7454 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Zaxbys has been inspected four times since 2022. Zaxbys was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 89. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle on the drink station in drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Bug sticky tape with trapped flies in the dishwasher area. The device was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment in the kitchen. Wall soiled next to the hand washing sink at the end of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket is soiled. Located at the breading station. The manager assigned an employee to clean the gasket. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer is soiled with food debris located at the end of the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of hinged containers in the floor in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee squeegeed standing water from underneath ice machine at drive through window.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife in between reach cooler and pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket soiled in reach in cooler on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer next to fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service boxes above hot holding unit.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris on cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil underneath fryers and equipment on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
74
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxbys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxbys on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxbys?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaxbys.

How does Zaxbys compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Zaxbys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Zaxbys' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zaxbys have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaxbys 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 Zaxbys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxbys is inspected roughly once per year on average.