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ZAXBY'S

11709 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-643-7878

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918303
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in ware washing area. Manager notified and actively trying to eliminate
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in ware washing area. Manager notified and actively trying to eliminate
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located in back of house near 3 compartment sink. Manager notified that additional vacuum breaker is needed due to splitter and shown example of vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/2 pans on 4 tier shelf near 3 compartment sink has wet nesting. Manager notified
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. walk in freezer floor soiled, manager notified
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager notified
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Calcium buildup inside of ice machine located near kitchen entrance; self serve drink machine soiled with slime and debris. Manager notified
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hand washing sink in the drive thru area.
Intermediate/27-05-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the drive through not working. Employees not able to wash their hands.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Lime scale burn the interior of the ice machine on the side.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under the cooking equipment. Lights burned out under th3 hood system.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment is heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by drive thru window not working and employees are unable to wash their hands
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Hand sink not operational at drive through area Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around condenser line and left fan blade not working
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Establishment recently used kit and has another one on order.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by drive thru window not working and employees are unable to wash their hands
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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. Operator had some safe staff cards filled out. Had multiple cards not fully filled out and missing training dated as well.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around condenser line and left fan blade not working
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated some new hires are working and dint have signed copies available
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and left fan blade not working on condensers
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 2, 2023Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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.