ZAXBY'S
2640 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32025 · 7556770
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on chute of soda machine at drive-through and dining room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle contacting lettuce in bin. Manager removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster hanging.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances on horizontal backsplash of drive-through soda machine.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Kitchen sanitation-bucket: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Manager remixed solution to 200ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back kitchen hand wash sink. Manager supplied towels. Awaiting arrival of new wall dispenser.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee pulled up pants and continued food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. Manager stopped employee and had him wash and change gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after Y-splitter on mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
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. Three employees with no certificates available that have worked greater than 60 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold and grease accumulation.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Filters missing over fryers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of rear exterior door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on pans stored near three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen handwashing sink leaking at faucet.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Plate and sidewall in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door glass cracked. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of exterior back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water and soap on floor at three compartment sink and water on floor is in kitchen area. Manager had employee squeegee floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Dust accumulation on ceiling in front of cooling unit of walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler door frame and handles soiled with food debris/grease accumulation.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: egg (45F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door glass broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop submerged in flour. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Floor fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with dust and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mold buildup and food debris on spray nozzle at three compartment sink. Dust accumulation on ceiling in front of cooling unit of walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler door frame and handles soiled with food debris/grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored clean bin. Manager removed for cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly seen in kitchen prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee vape pen on shelf over clean food bins.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door broken. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at drive-thru window and under tall reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mold buildup and food debris on spray nozzle at three compartment sink. Dust accumulation on ceiling in front of cooling unit of walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler door frame and handles soiled with food debris/grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not stored hanging to dry.
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.