Arby's #1453

1720 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Arby's #1453 has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer - door and circulation fans”, showing up three times.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - fried onions (97-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator item on temperature control. Per operator item prepared approximately 3 hours ago. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - door and circulation fans. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered Cookline, put on gloves and began slicing meat without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Items in walk in cooler stored under pan collecting water from dripping condensing line.

08B-52-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 100ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around circulation fan. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers - ice around circulation fan.

14-69-4

Nov 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - glass unit - individual milk (51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Observed ice buildup by condensing fan. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - glass unit - individual milk (51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Observed ice buildup by condensing fan. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline hand sink - water 78F.

27-16-4

Basic - 1. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by condensing fans. 2. Ice buildup - front counter glass unit - by condensing fans. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front counter - glass unit - individual milk (51F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Observed ice buildup by condensing fan. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below.

14-74-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter glass unit.

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's #1453 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's #1453 on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's #1453?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer - door and circulation fans” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's #1453.

How does Arby's #1453 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Arby's #1453 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Arby's #1453's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #1453 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's #1453 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 #1453 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #1453 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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