Arby's #1511

3608 W 1 St, Bradenton, FL 34208

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Arby's #1511, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

35B-03-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in side microwave soiled with dried food particles and handle soiled.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer across from fryer gaskets soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned gasket. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building.

35B-03-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm); Person in charge added more quaternary and Triple Sink (Quaternary retake 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area across from fryer gasket soiled with food particles.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on sandwich make station. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor in back kitchen area, 2 boxes of frying oil. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 bay compartment sink and under hand sink across from it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

29-18-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen.

36-22-4

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag in box soda on floor in back kitchen area across 3 bay compartment sink. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in both fountain beverages ice dispensers in front dining area mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 bay compartment sink and under hand sink across from it.

29-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's #1511 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's #1511 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's #1511?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's #1511.

How does Arby's #1511 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Arby's #1511 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Arby's #1511's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #1511 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's #1511 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 #1511 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #1511 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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