ZAXBYS
35 LITTLE CYPRESS DR, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904.342.5288
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024
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3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in thawing cabinets in back prep area, per manager and labels chicken was placed in cabinets from a frozen state approximately 5 hours prior, chicken immediately placed in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Electrolux thawing unit Raw chicken tenders (50F-54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Filets (49F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager advised no temperatures were taken of product today. Display states that at no time product will reach above 41F. Product was placed in unit on 5-5-2026 at 10:36am. Manager stated door may have been left open during the frozen chicken being pulled today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Electrolux thawing unit Raw chicken tenders (50F-54F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Filets (49F-54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager advised no temperatures were taken of product today. Display states that at no time product will reach above 41F. Product was placed in unit on 5-5-2026 at 10:36am. Manager stated door may have been left open during the frozen chicken being pulled today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager provided a back flow device for non chemical side of splitter.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed PIC lacks knowledge of food borne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector provided a copy of the Big 6 Food borne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling filters in storage area dusty.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of right side of back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed in soda storage area bag of tortillas stored on floor and case of soda cartons. Employee removed and stored properly.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee shut dumpster lid.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection 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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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for only a few seconds while washing hands before handling clean equipment in dish area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute of ice machine in lobby area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around ice chute of soda machine in lobby area, employee began to clean during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on make line closest to service window.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and cucumbers over boxes of pre made salad mix in walk in cooler.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in thawing cabinets in back prep area, per manager and labels chicken was placed in cabinets from a frozen state approximately 5 hours prior, chicken immediately placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and nozzle of soda machine in dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license in cabinet in office.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. raw chicken (46F,47F - Cold Holding) in thawing cabinets in back prep area, per manager and labels chicken was placed in cabinets from a frozen state approximately 5 hours prior, chicken immediately placed in walk in cooler.
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