ZAXBY'S
2889 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-656-8003
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 12 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed for operator to post.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 48F Shredded cheese 45F Lettuce 48F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining room area.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Shredded cheese 48F Diced tomatoes 47F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation over hot holding line. GM cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in ware wash area, GM stored to inserts to air dry properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and to the right of back door at threshold.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on cook line. GM stored properly during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloths soiled on cutting board. GM stored properly.
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken breast 133F, fried shrimp 112F, per GM placed 45 minutes ago. GM disposed of chicken breast and shrimp.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training addressed at previous inspection and call back inspection. 2/7/24 and 4/10/24.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in men's restroom.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper on floor, sinks and toilet not clean.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in 3 compartment sink area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath and to the right threshold of back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink at sink near 3 compartment sink.
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean expo, then change gloves, no hand wash.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and then put on gloves no hand wash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer cleaning glove in hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Observed ice machine near drive through with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed two employees start shift no hand wash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after prepping chicken, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn 55F, cut lettuce 50F in expo cooler. Manager on shift replaced ice in holding unit.
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. Printed for operator to post.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink full of ice on front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance interior.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cell phone on food prep line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving utensil buried in the shredded cheese on expo line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in filled mop bucket, not inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on counters and cutting boards.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for assistant manager Michael Harrison hired as manager over 30 days. Observed expired certification for Shameka Lattimore, expired 2/15/2023
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in dish washing area. Manager changed batteries.
Water turned off at hand wash sink by fry station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Leaking hose outside back door. Manager turned off hose at time of inspection.
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Saw puddle of standing water in drive thru. Grease build up on sidewalk by drive thru.
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