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ZAXBY'S

2900 SW 27 AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.861.9234

Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5202433
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near main hood system, also observed one live roach on wall near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for drive thru ice machine. Water nozzle for front counter tea machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed five employee training certificates, manager stated there are 15 employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Basic/16-48-4
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Employee placed vacuum breaker on no-chemical side attached to hose.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing around walk-in-freezer
Basic/36-32-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used in several places above and around walk-in-cooler and on handwash sink soap dispenser
Basic/14-71-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles around walk-in-freezer with standing water where tiles are missing and around ice machine.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one frog on reach-in cooler hinge, Manager removed.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near main hood system, also observed one live roach on wall near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above peach syrup, manager moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near small fryers.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple around cook line, ware washing area and storage area, also multiple tiles cracked and with standing dirty water.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2022. Manager request current license, printed and posted during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near front fryer. Also observed one dead roach on floor near handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, manager cleaned.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of peach syrup box, manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/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.