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ZAXBY'S

16088 NW US HWY 441, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.462.2222

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103340
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
JAN 26
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2018034782Jun 28, 2018Aug 6, 2018$160

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor and cooling unit of walk-in-freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and began cooking chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute of dining room ice machine. Interior of kitchen ice machine. Water nozzle of front counter tea machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain for mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in drive thru. Manager discarded drink during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind water nozzle of dining room ice machine. Side of make line heat lamp.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Manager placed vacuum breaker on hose of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf next to three compartment sink stained. Ice chute for dining room ice machine. Inside of kitchen ice machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Establishment has one employee training certificate, establishment has 20 employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of cook line fryers.
Basic/36-22-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container in cook line warmer.
Basic/14-38-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around water nozzle for front counter tea machine. Area around water nozzle for dining room ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans and lids stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Basic/16-48-4
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site

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.