Zaxby's in Gainesville

Last inspected:

2424 Nw 43 St, Gainesville, FL 32606

Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

19Inspections
96Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Zaxby's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Zaxby's in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Zaxby's in Gainesville
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:16:00

Zaxby's in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Zaxby's in Gainesville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.

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
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

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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