Zaxbys in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
7454 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884Part of: Zaxbys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Zaxby's in Winter Haven has accumulated 46 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. Top recurring issues include improper ventilation, clean multi-use utensil storage, and consumer advisory failures. Recent inspections show ongoing compliance challenges, with 7 violations cited in August 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zaxbys in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
3.1
violations / inspection
3.1 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Zaxbys in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Zaxbys in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Product Re-inspection Required· 2 violations· Re-Inspection Required
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Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food
not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113Repeat
Outdoor Area- Dumpster lid not kept closed when not in continuous use.
81
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.
Retail Area- Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.
Zaxbys in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zaxbys in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven 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 Zaxbys in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zaxbys in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Zaxbys in Winter Haven had?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zaxbys in Winter Haven find?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on August 12, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zaxbys in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Zaxbys in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- When was Zaxbys in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 17, 2025. Inspection type: Product Re-inspection Required.
- How many inspections has Zaxbys in Winter Haven had?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Zaxbys in Winter Haven find?
- Zaxbys in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 17, 2025 (Product Re-inspection Required).
- Has Zaxbys in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Zaxbys in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Zaxbys in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Zaxbys in Winter Haven are: 5-501.11: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113.
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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.
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