ZAXBY'S
590 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow FL 33830 · 863-533-3600
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 droppings in cabinet at front self serving soda station. Advised manager to clean and sanitized area
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063129 | Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers on on the cook line handles are soiled a build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. A manager printed a receipt of the license. Not the actual license.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the reach in cooler at the chicken breading station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on the floor Under the fryers.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside the the 3 door reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No hard copy only digital. The manager printed a copy.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chicken breading station.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor around and under the fryers. All fryers.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm. The solution was changed 200 ppm.
Aug 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in dining room leading outside
Ice buildup in three door reach-in freezer near three compartment sink
Aug 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 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 priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 droppings in cabinet at front self serving soda station. Advised manager to clean and sanitized area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda station at front service area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under rack near walk in cooler. Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in dining room leading outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line, under ice machine in front service area
Ice buildup in three door reach-in freezer near three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in cooler on expo line
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee going from filtering the vats to cook8ng food without changing his glove and washing his hands. I had the manager to have the employee to change his glove and wash his hands.
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. Egg rolls the manager marked the time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the reach in drawers on the cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee assembling food on the make table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and Grease accumulated under cooking fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets under the salad station. Interior of the reach in cooler at the chicken station.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on the cook line. The manager had an employee to clean.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on the cook line. The manager had an employee to clean.
Food stored on floor. A case of liquid shortening on the floor dry storage area. Removed from off the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of all reach in coolers.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawer handles on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Near the right ice chute and on the right blue interior panel.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawer handles on the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside the walk in cooler.
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.