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ZAXBYS NICEVILLE

1160 E JOHN SIMS PKWY, Niceville FL 32578 · 850-842-2490

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5604137
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed in bottom compartment of chicken breading station reach in cooler. Cooler empty and not in operation at time of the inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Grill line hand wash sink in disrepair. Per staff leaks when water turned on.
Basic/29-08-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed in bottom compartment of chicken breading station reach in cooler. Cooler empty and not in operation at time of the inspection.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top of first make line cooler - corn 53, lettuce 53/55, sliced cheese 50, slaw 50, cooked eggs 50F
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of first make line cooler - corn 53, lettuce 53/55, sliced cheese 50, slaw 50, cooked eggs 50F Over 4 hrs see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot holds - breaded chicken 132/133/133F Less than 4 hrs.
High priority/03B-01-6/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
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. First make line cooler top not maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
Floors under make line equipment soiled with an accumulation of old food and debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior observed to have an accumulation of soil residues. Chicken breading reach in cooler bottom.
Basic/22-16-4

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.