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ZAXBYS

9710 APPLECROSS RD, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904-778-3013

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614983
Grade history
OCT 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white build up.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor under reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in drive through area and raw chicken cooler on cook line soiled. Also, interior bottom of reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, interior of cabinets near drink station in lobby soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open on dumpster. Manager closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of dry storage rack across from cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Manager flipped boxes so bottom is facing up.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under flat top grill on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
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Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at end of cook line had metal pan in sink. Operator removed pan from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine next to front counter has build up of calcium/soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not display. License displayed at front counter expired June 1 2025.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container in pass through window in kitchen. Operator removed drink from window and put in drink holder on wall by office.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen on cook line, floors soiled under fryers and reach in coolers with food debris and grease. Also, floor under middle make line across from fryers have food debris build up.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line in kitchen, side of fryers and pipe between fryer and raw chicken reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line and drive through reach in coolers soiled. Also, on soda machine in drive through area soiled around nozzles with dried soda residue.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed cucumbers and unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above bagged ready to eat cut lettuce and soft serve mix.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On both soda machines in lobby area, interior of ice chute has build up of white calcium build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On both soda machines in lobby area, around nozzle and exterior of ice chute have build up debris. Manager cleaned area around soda nozzles during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line reach in cooler, shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Cheese moved to walk in cooler to lower temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at customer drink dispenser has build up of old soda.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have grease build up. Floor under storage rack by triple sink soiled. Wall and floor of Mop sink soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In lobby, cabinets under soda dispenser is soiled. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On three silver pans on rack next to triple sink have old labels. Manager began removing labels.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen area including reach in cooler drawers below grill. Interior of warmer in corner of kitchen by grill. Ice chutes for drink dispensers in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf in back prep area. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine near front counter. Floor under equipment in drive through area. Floor under drink dispensers in dining area. Wall behind drive through equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler near drive through window.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispensers in dining area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under main make line in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Bulk flour container by fryers (missing cover piece). Manager stated he would cover.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.