Arby's #1699
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Arby's #1699 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind fans and around doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Arby's #1699's latest score of 70 falls below the Largo average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print off new license. Manager provided license with previous ownership name. Operator provided current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on microwave. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind fans and around doors. Ice buildup up reach in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up of grease in bottom oven facing walk in cooler.
22-08-4
70
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor near electrical box in dry-storage area. 2 rodent droppings on top of electrical box in dry-storage area. 2 rodent droppings on floor near drive-thru window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: 3 droppings under front counter and 1 dropping above mop sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor near electrical box in dry-storage area. 2 rodent droppings on top of electrical box in dry-storage area. 2 rodent droppings on floor near drive-thru window.
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at handwash sink. Operator replaced with napkins to dry hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator and he put them on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and he put it on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
67
Jul 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.500+ ppm quaternary . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit at 120 F under 10 minutes . Manager voluntarily discarded . Reviewed hot holding procedures with manager . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-04-5
High Priority - One live, small flying insects in kitchen, front counter , drive thru area. Reviewed with manager
35A-02-6
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law inside reach in freezer next to fryer station . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated food to walk in freezer .
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items ( cellphone ) stored in or above a food preparation area. Manager relocated cellphone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Reach in freezer dripping from interior . Manager relocated food and scheduled repair
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored ( covered container of chicken, bags of fries ) in a location that is exposed to splash in reach in freezer at cook line . Manager relocated food . Manager not to use freezer until freezer is repaired **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager .
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on drying rack. Reviewed with manager.
16-48-4
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nugget over bag of curry fries in freezer beside fryers. All products opened. Manager rearranged raw product on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers. Employee scraped ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
82
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary at 0 ppm. Management corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back Hand washing sink near three compartment sink. Unit wasn't working properly Manger fixed unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution quaternary at 0 pom. Management replaced all now at 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind drive through soda fountain drink dispensers soiled with mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed no lid for dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guards on employees engaged in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at fryer station with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked peppers being thawed in package with standing water at room temperature on back prep table. Manager took and placed under running water. Manager educated employee about proper cooling method. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
50
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pans above three compartment sink not inverted Operator inverted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employees shirt and hat above breads in kitchen area Operator moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at prep station Employee put on hair restraint during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives between cracks at prep station Operator moved knives during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -tong handles in food items in reach in freezer Operator moved handles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice chute and soda fountain nozzles have accumulation of mold-like residue -microwave handles have accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind soda fountain at drive-thru has accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's #1699 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's #1699 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's #1699?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind fans and around doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arby's #1699.
How does Arby's #1699 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Arby's #1699 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Arby's #1699's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #1699 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 #1699 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 #1699 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #1699 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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