DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ZAXBY'S

2889 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780167

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719163

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation over hot holding line. GM cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware wash area, GM stored to inserts to air dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and to the right of back door at threshold.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cook line. GM stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths soiled on cutting board. GM stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650572

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8649451

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor, sinks and toilet not clean.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in 3 compartment sink area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and to the right threshold of back door.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink at sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken breast 133F, fried shrimp 112F, per GM placed 45 minutes ago. GM disposed of chicken breast and shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. No employee training addressed at previous inspection and call back inspection. 2/7/24 and 4/10/24.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in men's restroom.

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8607612

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: New GM, no knowledge of food handler training. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600402

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near drive through with mold like substance.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean expo, then change gloves, no hand wash.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then put on gloves no hand wash.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer cleaning glove in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sinks.
  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8479450

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340952

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance interior.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cell phone on food prep line.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving utensil buried in the shredded cheese on expo line.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in filled mop bucket, not inverted.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on counters and cutting boards.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed two employees start shift no hand wash.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after prepping chicken, no hand wash.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn 55F, cut lettuce 50F in expo cooler. Manager on shift replaced ice in holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed for operator to post. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink full of ice on front line.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478305

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Leaking hose outside back door. Manager turned off hose at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-32-4:Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Saw puddle of standing water in drive thru. Grease build up on sidewalk by drive thru.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for assistant manager Michael Harrison hired as manager over 30 days. Observed expired certification for Shameka Lattimore, expired 2/15/2023
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in dish washing area. Manager changed batteries. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Water turned off at hand wash sink by fry station. Warning