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ZAXBY'S

3025 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34953

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603188
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. For Anthony. Signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both door.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For front counter employees.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Produce cooler on cook line has do not in use signage.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Rust. Signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. GM removed.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Plastic container stored under reach in cooler to catch any water that falls after opening door.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm. Manager fixed, rechecked and found at 200 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. K.B.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled linens in use to soak up grease per Manager on site next to fryers.
Basic/21-14-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Plastic container stored under reach in cooler to catch any water that falls after opening door.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cooks line. Manager advised employees to put on hair nets.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler salad. Plastic container stored under reach in cooler to catch any water that falls after opening door.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler marinated chicken 50-51F. Chicken 46F cold holding Recommend to rapid chill. Employee moved to freezer. Rechecked marinated chicken 42F cold holding, chicken 42F cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. G.B, N.H, T.V, H.C.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chicken batter cooler and grill cooler. Informed Manager.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. 1 bulb under hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of sauce reach-in-cooler. Showed Manager of water actively leaking into containers from coolers found in kitchen. Manager is aware and a work order is in place to be fixed.
Basic/29-49-6
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near drive thru window interior lining needs cleaning.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling vent in kitchen dripping water on floor.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Light bulb blew under hood vent.
Basic/36-62-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink near drive thru window.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under flat top-; sliced cheese (49-51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stocked cooler this morning, placed back in wall in to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. One new employee under 60 days, provided new employee reporting agreement for them to sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on raw chicken station Under flat top accumulation of grease and debris Sides of sandwich press accumulation of food
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe of hand sink by walk in cooler
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bin by breading station Unlabeled seasoning in clear bin on cookline
Basic/02D-01-5/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.