Arby's /Sba,Ltd
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Arby's /Sba,Ltd has 18 inspections in the public record. Arby's /Sba,Ltd was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY,ETC ). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: dust build-up noted on Fan cover in walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Oct 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HAND-SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 15, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH SIGNAGE DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LB OF SLICED TURKEY MEAT STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED DELI MEAT, FISH, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON HANDSINK PIPING LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Oct 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jan 24, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected. Found large amount of black and brown, slimy, mold-like substances throughout upper interior of ice machine above soda fountain. Must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must not use machine until it is cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violation #45 not corrected from report # 1960730, dated 9/19/16. Must correct the following minor violation: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. Must provide proof of training for all food handling employees. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Sep 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED THE LAST INSPECTION ( NON COMPLIANCE) REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9-15-2016 THAT WAS POSTED AT LAST INSPECTION NOW COVERED BY OLD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 7-28-2014 FROM PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMER.ALTERING OR REMOVING THIS DOCUMENT IS PUNISHABLE BY LAW.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO USE. WATER LINE OF A PORTABLE WATER AIR CONDITIONER CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE REAR EXPOSE HAND SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER WATER LINE FROM HAND SINK FAUCET SO THAT FOOD HANDLERS CAN USE SINK. PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 2 DAYS,(9-19-16).CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MANAGER PROVIDED ONLY A COPY OF A CETIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTH ICE DISPENSER AT POP SELF SERVE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER WALLS AT DEEP FRYER STATION NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION AND ATTACHMENT EQUIPMENT AT CEILING FOR SIGNS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING TILES AT CEILING AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED OR REPLACED. MISSING STOPPERS (X2), NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER FLOOR, & INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE CHUTE (SODA SELF-DISPENSER MACHINE), MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MEAT SLICERS), TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, CLEANED & COVERED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH COOLERS AND STAND UP REACH IN FRIES FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME WALL SECTION BY SODA DISPENSER & AT FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF DUST/STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER LEAK UNDER ELBOW PIPE OF SELF-SERVICE SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR ROOM MUST BE REMOVED/ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR COVERED (IF NEEDED FOR FUTURE USE).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's /Sba,Ltd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's /Sba,Ltd on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's /Sba,Ltd?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Arby's /Sba,Ltd.
Has Arby's /Sba,Ltd's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's /Sba,Ltd have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arby's /Sba,Ltd 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 Arby's /Sba,Ltd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's /Sba,Ltd is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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