Zaxby's in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4510 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338093601Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Lakeland has had 12 routine and complaint-based inspections on record from January 2019 through January 2026, accumulating 33 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.75 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface cleanliness and consumer advisory compliance were recurring issues across multiple inspections, most notably in 2019 and 2022. A fire safety violation was documented on February 5, 2019, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxby's in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Zaxby's in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Zaxby's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxby's in Lakeland last inspected?
- Zaxby's in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Lakeland had?
- Zaxby's in Lakeland has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxby's in Lakeland find?
- Zaxby's in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaxby's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxby's in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Zaxby's in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Lakeland 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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