Zaxby's

11300 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654

American

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Zaxby's has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader New Port Richey restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On amber pans for hot holding **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at prep line -cooked eggs (45F - Cold Holding), in drop in cooler for 3 hours, operator moved to vertical cooler, will monitor temperature of drop in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry on one cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of vertical freezer on end of cook line Handle of single door cooler At chicken breading station Outside of ice chute at self serve in lobby, operator began to clean.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans for hot hold

16-48-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 compartment sink Floor drain soiled under 3 compartment sink Floor next to soda machine in drive through.

36-27-5

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has debris in it

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line

22-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaxby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaxby's on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaxby's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaxby's.

How does Zaxby's compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Zaxby's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Zaxby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zaxby's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaxby's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zaxby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zaxby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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