Zaxbys — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

Zaxbys locations fail inspections 16% of the time — below the Florida state average of 14%.

Zaxbys operates 122 food establishments across Florida with 2,037 inspections on record. The pass rate is 84.4%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Zaxby's in Plant City, shut down September 3, 2025 for roach & fly activity.

Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated May 2026.

122Locations
2,037Inspections
0Closures 2026
84.4%Pass Rate
4.2Avg Violations

Highest-Violation Locations

LocationCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Zaxby's Gainesville 33 145 2
Zaxby's Tallahassee 30 89 2
Zaxby's Jacksonville 33 220 1
Zaxby's Plant City 33 171 1
Zaxby's Macclenny 27 156 1

Zaxbys: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Zaxbys 84.4% Pass Rate 84.4%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Zaxbys 4.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Zaxbys 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Locations 1.38

Zaxbys: Recent Restaurant Closures (10)

DateBusinessCityReason
Zaxby's Plant City Roach & fly activity
Zaxby's Bartow Roach & rodent activity
Zaxby's Chiefland Roach activity
Zaxby's Pensacola Rodent, Roach & Fly activity
Zaxby's Wildwood Roach activity
Zaxby's Tallahassee Fly activity
Zaxby's Pensacola Rodent activity
Zaxby's Gainesville Roach activity
Zaxby's Gainesville Roach & rodent activity
Zaxby's Apopka Roach activity

Zaxbys: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Zaxby's Crawfordville 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxbys Yulee 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's Callahan 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxbys Saint Johns 0 Call Back - Complied
Zaxby's Seffner 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's Keystone Heights 7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxbys Saint Johns 11 (3 high) Warning Issued
Zaxby's Lake City 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's Eustis 4 Call Back - Complied
Zaxby's Tallahassee 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Zaxbys: Most Common Health Violations

Zaxbys: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

36Actions on Record
$12,620Total Fines
$351Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
29Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessCityFineCase
Mar 4, 2024 Zaxby's Gainesville $800 5--2024000594
Dec 1, 2025 Zaxby's Chiefland $600 5--2025067050
Oct 27, 2021 Zaxby's Ocala $560 5--2021037573
Nov 21, 2018 Zaxby's Orlando $520 4--2018056356
Aug 6, 2018 Zaxby's Tallahassee $400 6--2018034923
Aug 17, 2018 Zaxby's Tallahassee $400 6--2018037770
Jan 19, 2018 Zaxby's Kissimmee $400 4--2017048413
Jun 2, 2023 Zaxby's Gainesville $400 5--2023013693
Jul 8, 2024 Zaxby's Gainesville $400 5--2024009872
Oct 24, 2024 Zaxby's Tallahassee $400 6--2024054138

Zaxbys: Fire Safety Violations

48Fire Violations
27Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 26
Other fire safety violation 11
Exit blocked or locked 10
Propane tank stored inside building 1

Zaxbys: Notable Locations

Zaxbys: Locations by City

CityLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Jacksonville 13 6.38 1
Ocala 7 4.58 3
Orlando 7 5.14 0
Tallahassee 7 3.21 4
Gainesville 4 4.69 3
Saint Augustine 4 3.61 0
Kissimmee 3 4.20 0
Pensacola 3 2.41 2
Bradenton 2 3.39 0
Brooksville 2 1.81 0
Fort Myers 2 2.65 0
Saint Johns 2 3.92 0
Tampa 2 4.34 0
Winter Haven 2 3.63 0
Alachua 1 6.07 0
Apopka 1 4.36 1
Bartow 1 5.85 1
Belleview 1 5.06 0
Callahan 1 3.43 0
Callaway 1 2.42 0
Chiefland 1 3.57 1
Clermont 1 6.24 0
Crawfordville 1 3.82 0
Crestview 1 2.18 0
Defuniak Springs 1 2.82 0
Deland 1 5.07 0
Eustis 1 4.67 0
Fernandina Beach 1 7.46 0
Fleming Island 1 4.89 1
Fort Walton Beach 1 2.71 0

Zaxbys: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Zaxbys locations are in Florida?
Zaxbys has 122 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is Zaxbys's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
Zaxbys has a pass rate of 84.4% across all Florida locations, which is 1.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%.
What are the most common health violations at Zaxbys in Florida?
The most frequently cited violations at Zaxbys locations in Florida are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
Which Florida city has the most Zaxbys locations?
Jacksonville has the most Zaxbys locations in Florida with 13 establishments.
What was the most recent Zaxbys closure in Florida?
Zaxby's in Plant City was shut down on September 3, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
How does Zaxbys compare to the Florida state average?
Zaxbys has a pass rate of 84.4%, which is 1.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How much in fines has Zaxbys been assessed in Florida?
Zaxbys locations in Florida have been assessed $12,620 in fines across 36 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $351 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations has Zaxbys had in Florida?
48 fire safety violations have been documented across 27 Zaxbys locations in Florida. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
How often are Zaxbys locations inspected in Florida?
Zaxbys locations in Florida have an average of 16.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

Zaxbys in Pensacola (3 locations)

← All Zaxbys Florida locations

Zaxby's 1 closure66 violations

2640 Creighton Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504

20 inspections · 66 violations · Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Zaxby's 1 closure49 violations

121 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534

22 inspections · 49 violations · Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Zaxby's 24 violations

3102 Godwin Ln, Pensacola, FL 32505

14 inspections · 24 violations · Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

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