ZAXBY'S
3710 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.338.0555
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: 1 rodent dropping by the entrance to dry storage, under the shelves. 3 rodent droppings under the dry hood shelves in the corner. 1 rodent dropping on a box on the lowest shelf in the corner of dry goods. 5 rodent droppings to the left of the hot water heater.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024000594 | Nov 7, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $800 |
| 5--2023013693 | Jan 30, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee held personal phone in gloved hand, returned phone to his pocket, and resumed food preparation at the grill without washing hands and changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In center prep cooler: egg (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after Y-splitter at mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging not inverted or protected.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio on shelf against single-serve cups. Employee moved.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter not fitted into frame properly, creating large gap in system above fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean bin on storage rack across from three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single-serve cups on floor next to ice machine.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed : the 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm for quaternary ammonia. The leaking faucet may have overfilled and diluted the sanitizer. The sink was dumped and refreshed.200 ppm quaternary ammonia.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : raw chicken at 46° in the chefs table on the cook line. This was placed in the walk-in freezer and drooped to 40° in 11 minutes.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : dates of birth missing on 2 certificates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : drink on the prep table by the office. This was placed in the speed rail.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed : 1 filter missing at the smaller fry station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed : the left faucet at the 3 compartment sink leaks hot water constantly. The right faucet drips intermittently. A work order was put in this morning.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Nov 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: Zalads on the expo line, the time sticker is from this morning. A new sticker was produced.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: multiple employees over 60 days, per the staff, lacking certificate.
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. Observed: the employees lacking certificates for food safety do not have health verification forms.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach near the hot water heater. This was swept up.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the hot water heater.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the fire extinguisher(red) in the kitchen with the green gloves hanging on them, shows it is in the recharge zone.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: bone in chicken on the cook line, 118F. No time stamp was available.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray sanitizer stored on the clean dish rack just past the office. This bottle was moved to cleaning.
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/ Observed: Kristin has a certification that expired in 2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the freestyle soda machine in the dining area, the back portion of the ice chute is soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a Zaxbys hat on the prep table past the office. This was removed from the table.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed: the light shield over the cook line has an accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the bump bar timer with dried food debris on it, cook line.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the back door is in the red zone.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: a light shield over the fry line with an accumulation of grease.
Nov 7, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed: male staff coming from outside, replaced apron and put on gloves, no hand wash. He then changed gloves after washing hands.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: 1 rodent dropping by the entrance to dry storage, under the shelves. 3 rodent droppings under the dry hood shelves in the corner. 1 rodent dropping on a box on the lowest shelf in the corner of dry goods. 5 rodent droppings to the left of the hot water heater.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 9 employees over 60 days lacking employee training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the hand wash sink next to the short fry line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: ceiling tiles around the fry cook line with holes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: a light shield over the fry line with an accumulation of grease.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach on the wall under the hand wash sink by the fryers. 4 dead roaches around the soap dispenser wall mount, by the fryers. 2 dead roaches behind red bread crates on the back wall of the dry goods area. 2 dead roaches in the hand wash sink by the fryers. 1 dead roach at the entrance to the dry storage area, under the shelves.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed: an accumulation of boxes outside the back door.
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: raw chicken at 50F in the drawer under the cooking equipment on the cook line. The chicken had been brought out after 9:30 am today. The chicken was Put in an ice bath and moved to the walk-in freezer uncovered. The temperature dropped 4F in 9 minutes and will complete to 41F in 23 minutes if left untouched.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. This was explained in detail by the inspector.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the ice maker, ceiling, has dark foreign substance on the white ceiling.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: the lack of dates of birth on multiple certificates.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: single serve cups stored on the floor at the entrance to the dry goods hallway.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed: a cardboard box less then 1 foot away from the gas powered hot water heater.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.