ZAXBY'S #2
4875 GATE PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-641-3150
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line kitchen, chicken nuggets 127F. Chicken cooked approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken reheated to 172F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line floor soiled
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield cover missing at dry storage area. Operator has metal open grill covering light fixture
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up. Exterior of flat top grill with grease build up. Exterior reach in cooler on cook line soiled
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler on front line soiled
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute and soda nozzle at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Operator started to clean ice chute and surrounding area during this inspection. Also, cutting board at make station on cook line soiled/stained.
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 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 boneless chicken wings (104-116F - Hot Holding); in food warmer table on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded boneless chicken wings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute and soda nozzle at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Operator started to clean ice chute and surrounding area during this inspection. Also, cutting board at make station on cook line soiled/stained.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of food safety for some employees hired more than 60 days. Operator provided three food safety training certificates.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing unable to dispense properly. Operator started to change out dispenser during this inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand wash sink on front service line and in prep area unable to dispense soap. Operator worked on it to get it dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belonging on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed cell phone to properly store.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed diamond plate floor in walk in freezer in disrepair/ buckled up at seam.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment on cook line soiled (fryers, reach-in cooler drawers, reach-in cooler below make station and exterior of reach in freezer) Also, exterior of flour bin soiled. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler below make station soiled with an accumulation of debris. Also, shelf and bracket of shelf above ice cream machine at front service line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers and reach-in cooler drawers on cook line soiled/ accumulation of debris.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in kitchen on make line washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen touched bare midsection of body while adjusting shirt/pants with gloved hands and immediately engaged in food preparation without removing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line kitchen, chicken nuggets 127F. Chicken cooked approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken reheated to 172F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet below pass through window, container of powdered chemical stored next to single use white cookie bags. Chemical moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on back side of building (blue handled) where no hose is attached.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook working fryers did not know minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Inspector coached employee on temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler drawers below grill in kitchen. Interior of stand up reach in freezer near grill in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at drive through window has skimmer stored inside. Skimmer removed.
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 proof of training for any employee could be provided.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean blue ice bucket stored on floor by ice machine. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter of pass through area over single use condiments. Drink moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor under equipment in drive through area. Floor under ice machine near front counter. Wall around triple sink in back kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area/clean equipment. By ice machine near front counter, bug light installed above ice scoop. Scoop moved and stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic jugs stored on floor in dry storage area. Jugs moved and stored correctly.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at breading station. Operator stated the chicken was taken out at lunch rush and was out for about 20 minutes. Operator placed raw chicken in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda dispensing machine in dining area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service line near drive thru area used to dump drinks. Observed ice in hand wash sink. Operator cleaned out hand wash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between and surrounding fryers soiled/ build up of grease/ accumulation of debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service line. Operator emptied and remade solution and tested at 200ppm
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