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ZAXBY'S

868 E SR 44, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-748-0221

Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7000597
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in apron/mop head storage bins in walk in cooler hallway 1 live roach on floor in chicken breading station 4 live roaches in sticky trap next to ice machine
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024068315Nov 25, 2024Jan 27, 2025$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2025Inspection 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
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm, operator made fresh bucket. Recheck 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left kitchen, went to bathroom came back in, touched glasses and drink and began touching equipment to begin cooking. Instructed to wash hands, which she did.
High priority/12A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up mold like substance interior of plastic covering in lobby soda machine dispenser. Manager verified with coke company soda does not touch this area during dispensing. They will send someone out to clean machine. Manager made decision not to use this machine until come cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in apron/mop head storage bins in walk in cooler hallway 1 live roach on floor in chicken breading station 4 live roaches in sticky trap next to ice machine
High priority/35A-05-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in drive through area
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cold well in cook line area
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters last changed in 2020
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5

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.