ZAXBY'S
10610 STRATHMORE SHORES PL, Gibsonton FL 33534 · 813-727-3631
Last inspected Jul 29, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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JUL 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 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. 6 live flies on boxes in dry storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022003742 | Dec 20, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep tables throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour, manager removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water temped 66 F.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets on shelf with flour. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with container of flour, employee removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, and self service ice chute.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse above sugar, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Ice on in walk in freezer, removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water temped 86 F, employee remade water temped 142 F.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over prep table.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water at the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaking at wrong location on splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash sink on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to prep sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies on boxes in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with container of flour on cook line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Self service ice chutes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting, next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to dry storage.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies on boxes in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with container of flour on cook line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Self service ice chutes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting, next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled in dry storage, operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.