ZAXBYS
6591 SR 70 EAST, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-242-9947
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Jackline,Nailan,Alexander,Jose,Anniah,Ashley,Janelle's,Jennifer,ke'marion,Sean,Nathan,Victoria and Joshua.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed in main kitchen area some parts of the floor not sealed.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink in front service area used as a dump sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.observed some employees missing. Person in charge had employees read and sign report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwashing sink on cooks line.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been there for approximately 1 hour and removed some from the over filled pan and placed in reach in cooler.
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. Gabriel Cheryl Kimberlee Stacey zoe andy gerlean
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee a wrist bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed and washed hands.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting tomatoes that were not washed before cutting. Person in charge educated employee and voluntarily discarded tomatoes.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. : 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. Observed no proof of health activities. Printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front dining area soda machine ice dispenser shoot has mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line reach in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid on north end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Person in charge inverted single service containers.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on Chicken make Station Chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated the chicken was placed in the reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Person in charge removed Chicken and placed in walk in freezer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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. Observed no proof of health activities. Printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 5, 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of handout. Person in charge and 3 employees read and signed agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
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.