Zaxby's in Palatka
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423 N Hwy 19, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Palatka has been inspected 20 times on record between 2021 and October 2025, accumulating 78 violations—an average of 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health policy failures, improper hand washing, unapproved food sources, and chemical storage issues. A complaint-based inspection on January 24, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 6 violations were cited, including intermediate-level food contact surface and chemical storage violations. The facility subsequently achieved a Call Back - Complied outcome at a follow-up inspection the same day. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 was a complaint-based full inspection that resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action after 6 violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxby's in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Zaxby's in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Zaxby's in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxby's in Palatka last inspected?
- Zaxby's in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxby's in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxby's in Palatka are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooling equipment, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Zaxby's in Palatka had?
- Zaxby's in Palatka has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxby's in Palatka find?
- Zaxby's in Palatka was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaxby's in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxby's in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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