ZAXBY'S
5048 CRAWFORDVILLE ROAD, Tallahassee FL 32305 · 850-765-7772
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 140 dead flying insects in sticky tape in the following locations: 20 near cold holding serving line, approximately 60 in front of grills, approximately 35 near chicken prep station, and 25 in dry storage area. Call back for employee training due 11/10/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024054138 | Sep 11, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 52F. Corrective Action Taken**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Boneless chicken 112F. Operator began to reheat chicken during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of soda machine and around nozzles soiled.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese cold holding at 49F in salad prep station for less than 4 hours. Operator placed food item inside reach in freezer during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on food prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed pallet of bread stored on floor in dry storage area.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48F Asian slaw 44F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching Asian slaw. Operator properly stored utensil during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of all purpose containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed items during inspection
Nov 14, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk wash at 46F and grilled chicken at 51F cold holding less than 4 hours. Operator threw away milk wash to her discretion and placed grilled chicken inside reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish pans wet nesting on drain board across from three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Employee closed lid during time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
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.
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in the following locations: 3 in dry storage area, 7 in food preparation area. Call back for employee training due 11/10/24.WarningWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grill press with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near employee entrance, manager replaced during 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance as well as ice chutes on soda dispensers in drive thru and dining room.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 140 dead flying insects in sticky tape in the following locations: 20 near cold holding serving line, approximately 60 in front of grills, approximately 35 near chicken prep station, and 25 in dry storage area. Call back for employee training due 11/10/24.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware washing area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in breading area, in front of grill area, and near cold holding serving line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour near prep station, no label.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 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 several employees change gloves without washing hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee touch trash, was hands for 5 seconds.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/23.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken tenders 112F, chicken wings 117F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken tenders 112F, chicken wings 117F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 112F, chicken fillet 119F, chicken wings 117F per manager out for 30 minutes.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink by three compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease debris.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink in reach in cooler front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed breaded pickle chips stored on floor in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards.
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.