ZAXBY'S
17500 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239.292.6359
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 on storage racks by mop sink, 4 on wall by walk-in cooler and freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also in fryer area reach-in cooler:; assorted raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding), transferred from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours ago, previously stored in walk-in cooler overnight per manager Carlos.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes pico (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also in fryer area reach-in cooler:; assorted raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding), transferred from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours ago, previously stored in walk-in cooler overnight per manager Carlos.
Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk-in cooler damaged, gasket not tight fitting, door does not close properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door of kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Paige, Ellen, Keischa, Keegan, Ivan, Shriell, Chris with expired food-handler training. Operator has booklets for training staff on site and began distributing to employees.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 on storage racks by mop sink, 4 on wall by walk-in cooler and freezer.
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. Paige, Ellen, Keischa, Keegan, Ivan, Shriell, Chris with expired food-handler training. Operator has booklets for training staff on site and began distributing to employees.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at entrance to kitchen, on cook line closer to drive thru window.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cooks line.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced batteries.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public women's restroom door does not close all the way. Repeat from 08-22-2022
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from card board dumpster. Repeat from 08-22-2022
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Cheddar bites and fried pickles no longer frozen in reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator moved food to walk in freezer.
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