Zaxby's in Ocala
Last inspected:
2175 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Ocala has had 17 inspections since 2020, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and proper cooking temperatures, with employee health reporting violations appearing in at least five inspections spanning 2020 to 2025. A warning was issued on July 22, 2022 after nine violations were documented, and an administrative complaint was recommended on July 10, 2023 after five violations were found. A fire safety violation on December 1, 2021 involved a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone near the side door. The most recent inspection on August 12, 2025 identified six violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxby's in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Zaxby's in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Zaxby's in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxby's in Ocala last inspected?
- Zaxby's in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Ocala are: Proper sewage disposal, Approved food source, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Ocala had?
- Zaxby's in Ocala has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxby's in Ocala find?
- Zaxby's in Ocala was most recently inspected on August 12, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaxby's in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxby's in Ocala 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Zaxby's in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Zaxby's in Ocala has 1 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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