Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach
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1905 S 14 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach accumulated 97 violations across 13 inspections between 2019 and March 2026, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—more than 40 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 of the 13 inspections, establishing a persistent compliance gap; chemical storage and consumer advisory violations were also recurring findings. The facility experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 10 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, and consumer advisory, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on March 20, 2020 also prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 8 violations were documented. A fire safety violation was noted on March 29, 2019 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the prep area was found in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach had?
- Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach find?
- Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Fernandina Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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