ZAXBY'S
ZAXBY'S maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in PLANT CITY. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
James L Redman Parkway
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510820
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cardboard used as ceiling tile in prep area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk in freezer
Inspection Date: 10/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553677
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510716
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cardboard used as ceiling tile in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Flourescent fixture in storage area not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922518
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cardboard used as ceiling tile in dish area. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor in storage area. 10 dead roaches observed on floor under hand sink by breading station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table by frozen drink machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk flour. Scoop handle touching food in bulk fried onions. Operator placed properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Flourescent fixture in storage area not covered. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flies observed on wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on floor by breading station cooler. 5 live roaches observed emerging from drain pipe wall opening under hand sink by breading station after manager poured bleach in the area. Operator eradicated all live roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. Manager contacted pest control. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718277
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage by water heater
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Metal floor plating in walk in cooler damaged and starting to detach.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480010
Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539659
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine was moved in drive thru section where hand sink was by window. Hand wash sink was moved to other side by was disconnected and is no longer being used. Employees walk to other end to wash their hands Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Verified with plan review as of 1-3-2024 they have not received plans Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539228
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dwight Long- serve safe expired 9-8-2023 Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine was moved in drive thru section where hand sink was by window. Hand wash sink was moved to other side by was disconnected and is no longer being used. Employees walk to other end to wash their hands Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep station Warning