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ZAXBY'S

180 CAPITAL CIRCLE SW, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850.580.4044

Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats89
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703215
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast 50F in make table at cook line at 2:30. Per employee held since 12:30. Employee stored chicken in ice during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018041318Aug 1, 2018Aug 29, 2018$200
6--2018037770Jul 16, 2018Aug 17, 2018$400
6--2018034923Jun 27, 2018Aug 6, 2018$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located at handoff plane.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Temperature at 80f.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws by ice machine. Employee stocked paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 78f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up on interior ceiling of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Buildup on wall at handoff plane.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for standing dry container near walk ins.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans on shelf by triple sink in the kitchen not dry.
Basic/24-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by triple sink with mold like substance. Manager had employee clean the wall and removed debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed accumulation of debris on ceiling in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast 50F in make table at cook line at 2:30. Per employee held since 12:30. Employee stored chicken in ice during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling above kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed box of single-service beverage cups stored under paper towel dispenser next to hand wash sink at front counter.
Basic/24-28-4
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast 47F at 3:45. Per employee held since 3:20. Make Table Ambient Temperature: 34F. Employee voluntarily discarded and replaced chicken breast. Observed chicken breast 38F at 4:15.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth Quaternary 500+ppm. Manager corrected wiping cloth solution to Quaternary 200ppm during inspection.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of garbage surrounding dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4

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.