Zaxby's in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1 Nw 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Gainesville has accumulated 159 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced multiple enforcement actions, including administrative complaints recommended in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Fire safety records include three violations: a portable fire extinguisher in the recharge zone in 2025, and trash bags blocking the back exit door in 2019 (corrected on-site). Top recurring violations involve improper storage of multi-use utensils, chemicals, and sewage disposal issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.14
violations / inspection
5.14 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher by the back door in kitchen in the recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Trash bags blocking back exit door. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2019-11-18: Exits not blocked.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Trash bags blocking back exit door. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Zaxby's in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections6 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 October 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Gainesville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Gainesville had?
- Zaxby's in Gainesville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above 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 October 2, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Zaxby's in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxby's in Gainesville 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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.
- Has Zaxby's in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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