Zaxby's

797 3 St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880

American

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaxby's five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 89, putting Zaxby's on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 125F cook line operator voluntarily discarded fried chicken, **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Freezer coat at the on post touching single service items in dry storage. Operator removed coat. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser panel by the nozzle.

23-03-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 7, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute on Soda machine in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor by three compartment sink. Employee removed items from the floor.

25-05-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals sitting on soda drinks. Employee moved chemicals off soda drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ice chute on soda machine and ice machine Is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach freezer.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Zaxby's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around two 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 two times per year on average.

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