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ZAXBY'S

8585 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33771 · 727-266-4242

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217455
Grade history
SEP 23
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 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. Raw chicken In chicken breading at breading station at 50F. 6 pieces of chicken breast. 1lb. Manager replaced chicken breading. Manager voluntarily threw away chicken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding unit handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris panini press.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled. Press at cook line soiled During inspection cleaned and sanitized press.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine leaking from top near vents. Dripping down the side onto floor. Dripping water not going into the food.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 now at 200
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken In chicken breading at breading station at 50F. 6 pieces of chicken breast. 1lb. Manager replaced chicken breading. Manager voluntarily threw away chicken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manger moved
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in fridge used for battering chicken.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. Soda machine with ice and ice machine in dining room have mold like substances.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee breading chicken with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4

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.