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ZAXBY'S

9960 HUTCHISON BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850.233.6000

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305147
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders held at 125F. Employee threw away.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo Make table: coleslaw 57F, shredded cheese 47F, utility make table: Asian slaw 53F, shredded cheese 48F, per manager items on make table for approximately 1 hour.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near fry area. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping from soda machine dripping on floor.
Basic/28-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on opposite side of wall near soda machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Servsafe for Lucas Pena expired 4-9-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in recharge zone.
/45-02-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops for Asian slaw and shredded cheese handles in product, employee removed handles at time of inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher missing near office.
/45-05-4
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders held at 125F. Employee threw away.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish washer stacking cambros while still wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hat- just pony tail. Employee put hair in hat during inspection.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked but still wet.
Basic/24-08-4

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.