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ZAXBY'S

6861 US HWY 129 N · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398709
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8526194
DBPR license7100316

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched apron with his gloved hand and continued to plate ready-to-eat food without removing and washing hands.

#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on prep line, chicken (108F, 106F, 113F, 120F, 126F, 127F – Hot Holding); chicken (202F, 202F, 212F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink next to warming cabinet removed. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink next to warming cabinet removed and drive-through knockout area enlarged without plan review. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Male employee without Employee Reporting Agreement certification.

#20Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificates available.

Basic 13

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while preparing and serving food.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested food bins on storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot-holding warmer cabinet not heating properly. Gaskets torn on warming cabinet.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor due to missing tiles that prevent proper drainage after floor cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing and broken throughout kitchen and dish area.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and warming gaskets soiled with food and grease debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food residue on stored bins and knife blade.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open.

#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Open lids stored on top shelf not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pliers and tape measure on rack over prep table. Manager removed to storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Opened bag of funnel cakes in walk-in freezer not covered. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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