Arby's #252
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
Arby's #252 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Arby's #252's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. At fry station reach-in freezer, container of raw fish stored over bags of fries. Manager moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, soap dispenser empty. Manager had soap stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans on clean dish shelves stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in cooler, ice build up on cooling unit
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line, hot holding drawer has build up on ledge. At fry station, green wire rack has grease build up. Manager had drawer ledge cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have build up of residue/mold-like substance. At front counter area, interior bottom of reach-in cooler drawers soiled.
22-16-4
61
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects by trash can at cook line area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area, case and bag of sanitizer stored on shelf touching toilet paper and paper bags.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee present, hired over 60 days, no training certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At make line, cell phone on counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In walk-in cooler, scale base rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At kitchen area, ceiling tiles by vents soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru soda dispenser, ice scoop in bin has hand,e touching ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining room at drink station, ice chutes have mold-like substance.
22-20-5
45
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager on cook line placed hair restraint on, touched hair to adjust restraint, and immediately placed gloves on to engage in food preparation on cook line without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drive through area in ice bath, containers of milk 57F. Milk placed in ice bath approximately 30 minutes prior. Milk moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Breaded onion strings on sandwich make line in kitchen is not marked. Manager states onion strings cooked approximately 30 minutes prior. Onion strings marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced roast beef below slicer on sandwich make line 109F. Beef cut approximately 15 minutes prior. Beef voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near manager office. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on dry storage rack in back kitchen with to go items. Employee water bottle on tray liners at front counter. Employee drink cup on back prep table in kitchen. All drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Pans separated by manager to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor near cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of drink dispenser in dining area. Employee began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water in mop bucket by office.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line in kitchen. Hair restraint placed on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
25
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed at front counter.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, container of pastrami and container of lamb (gyros) 47F. Products placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the slicer warming area, sliced roast beef 121F. Beef placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. Beef voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in training working today. Manager is scheduled for certified food manager test. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile near rear exit door. Manager states that new tile will be put in place. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager located new license and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal cell phone on prep area on cook line in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
47
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On main cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Cracked still **Time Extended**
38-01-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's #252 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's #252 on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's #252?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's #252.
How does Arby's #252 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Arby's #252 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Arby's #252's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #252 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arby's #252 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 #252 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #252 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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