Arby's #156

40972 Us 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Arby's #156, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Tarpon Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and fish over ready to eat fried in reach in freezer. Operator moved fish and chicken to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sandwich station grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal containers in poor repair in ware washing area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machines soiled with debris
23-03-4
67
May 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling cash and touching head set then handling clean utensils without washing hands
12A-13-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw burgers above turkey in walk in cooler, pan of raw burgers moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef in drawer at 119F held in u it over night, manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came from bathroom and went on cook line, put gloves on and made a sandwich without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to container of bacon, drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put head set on then put gloves on without washing hands
12A-07-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryers
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk in cooler, manager put thermometer in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by fryers soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor by 3 compartment sink, picked up off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between prep table and reach in cooler on line, knives removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer on hot line soiled, as wall as the shelving in the walk in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters show last changed 10-2020
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Guard to ice soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and floor drains in kitchen under equipment soiled, and in hot water tank closet.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the drink machine in the seating area.
23-03-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's #156 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's #156 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's #156?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arby's #156.

How does Arby's #156 compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Arby's #156 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 76.

Has Arby's #156's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #156 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arby's #156 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Arby's #156 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #156 is inspected around two times per year on average.