Zaxby's in Gainesville
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2424 Nw 43 St, Gainesville, FL 32606Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Gainesville has been emergency-closed once, on December 19, 2023, for roach activity. Across 19 inspections from December 2021 to September 2025, the facility recorded 96 violations—an average of 5.1 per inspection, near the Florida statewide average of 5.2—but high-priority violations have been consistent, including employee health reporting failures and improper cooking temperatures cited in multiple inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations were documented repeatedly. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was noted on November 25, 2024. The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 found 12 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and cooking temperature failures, with an administrative complaint recommended.
Most recent closure: December 19, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024009872 | $400.00 | Dec 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxby's in Gainesville last inspected?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Zaxby's in Gainesville last shut down?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville was last shut down on December 19, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Gainesville had?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxby's in Gainesville find?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville was most recently inspected on September 22, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Zaxby's in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Zaxby's in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Zaxby's in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Zaxby's in Gainesville been fined?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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