Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ZAXBY'S

2424 NW 43 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3364948
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384208
DBPR license1102903

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 19, 2023 11:58 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 20, 2023 8:16 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in soap dispenser for hand washing sink between three compartment sink and ice machine in dry storage room off the kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches in hand towel dispenser for hand washing sink between three compartment sink and ice machine in dry storage room off the kitchen. Observed 20 live roaches behind hand towel dispenser for hand washing sink between three compartment sink and ice machine in dry storage room off the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler on make line: cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Managed moved item to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for dining room soda machine. Water nozzle for drive thru tea machine.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Hand washing sink on cook line. Manager replaced batteries in soap dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on make line across from fryers.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor beneath ice machine across from office.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor and fan box in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line fryers.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-10-4

Basic – Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in drive thru area behind reach-in cooler with tea machine on top.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.