Zaxbys
14065 SE 48 Ave, Starke, FL 32091 · Permanent Food Service · License 1400223
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 complaint inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic-23
- Administrative complaint on Oct 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed cut lettuce and sliced cheese in the reach in cooler at 46°F. Observed cut tomatoes in reach in cooler at 44°F. Operator discarded cut lettuce and sliced cheese
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed cut lettuce and sliced cheese in the reach in cooler at 46°F. Observed cut tomatoes in reach in cooler at 44°F.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Probe thermometer with heavy food debris. Operator cleaned thermometer.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed green cutting board in the clean dish area, with heavy food debris. Observed black/green mold like substance in the ice chute for both soda machines, one in drive through and one at the front counter.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed cookie oven with heavy interior soil.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler with soil buildup.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water in dry goods area. Observed standing water in drive through. Operator stated it was leftover from a deep clean from the night before.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.