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ZAXBY'S #3

4210 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-683-5995

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614778
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes at ware washing station and then went to prepare raw chicken without washing hands. Manager intervened. Employee wash hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed employee on cook line touching clothing and then preparing food without washing hands. Manager intervened. Employee wash hands
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/29-42-4
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Angelee Jones hired over 30 days and unable to provide proof of manager certification
Intermediate/53A-04-6
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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 has total of 15 employees hired over 60 days with only proof of food handler training for only 1 employee
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Operator has 14 employees with no proof of written agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Basic/50-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair covering
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease build up behind cooking equipment, Employee sweeping up floor
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light on wall over stored bread on bread rack in storage area. Manager moved bread rack
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with soiled with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance powder stored in storage bin not labeled. Employee stated it's flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 has some employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Operator has some new employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to back door
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 current food handler employees with expired training certificates for J. Langley expired 8-4-25 and S. Quinney expired 7-30-25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. Employee cleaned
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop stored standing water at 71F in blue bucket on wall
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan in kitchen with dust on fan cover. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored in rolling bin container unlabeled. Manager stated it flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink area. Manager put cover on
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelves are soiled and dust build up above chicken hot holding station on front line in kitchen area. Third reach in make table cooler with soiled gasket. Manager cleaned. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen area with food debris. Manager cleaning
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep pan of raw chicken stored over cooked bacon in main utility reach in cooler. Manager properly stored
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer non chemical side of splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Valerie J hired over 30 days and not certified as food service manager
Intermediate/53A-04-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator has more than 4 food handler employees working with no certified manager present
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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 has some food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on back prep table next to food prep. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen area with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up Multiple reach in coolers with soiled gaskets Hood filters with grease build up
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main utility reach in cooler soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside main expedite reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6

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.