ZAXBY'S
5880 LAKE WORTH RD, Green Acres FL 33463 · 561-323-3449
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165f
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled personal cell then handled bags of cream for ice machine without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer cook line Opened bag with raw chicken wings and raw breaded chicken stored above French fries. Operator stored properly
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. Inside reach in cooler cook line Deep covered container with Coleslaw 45F cold holding Per operator product stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler cook line Deep covered container with Coleslaw 45F cold holding Per operator product stored since yesterday and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers on cook line
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen floors missing grout with standing water and food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize and repair tile flooring.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of sanitizer stored with bags of syrup for soda dispenser, discussed with operator who removed bottled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At make line hot holding unit above reach in cooler has accumulation of grease like substance build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator to renew food handler training for all employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator who printed license and taped to wall.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen floors missing grout with standing water and food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize and repair tile flooring.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at make line interior soiled with food debris and standing puddle of water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize interior of reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef touched cellphone with gloves. Chef Changed gloves without washing hands before and started handling cooking equipment and food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165f
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels...manager fixed it.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at women bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items...cell phone on the prep table at kitchen, employee moved.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Seasoning salt bulk container not labeled. Observed bulk container of Seasoning salt not labeled. Operator corrected with label.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no QT test strips.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator started process to remove during inspection.
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.