Arby's #5541
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Arby's #5541, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Okeechobee facility scores 81, putting Arby's #5541 on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator picked up a glove off of the floor and did not wash hands prior to putting a glove on her hands. Operator was educated and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Dec 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area.
36-34-5
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. T. P
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing due to leak at air conditioning.
36-36-4
Basic - Lighted A display interior soiled.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk in cooler. Operator has ordered sensor. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components: soda dispenser cabinet at customer self service soiled behind unit.
36-50-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink. Operator has on 7/14 submitted a maintenance request. Operator has placed sink out of order . **Corrective Action Taken**
29-20-5
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in walk in cooler. Operator removed container and voluntarily disposed of item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at triple sink. Operator has work order for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled at soda machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pouch of sauce on floor under Arby Sauce dispenser. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust area behind soda machine and top of soda machine . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust area behind soda station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Roast turkey dated marked use by 1/26. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Roast turkey dated marked use by 1/26. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robin Haver 1/25/18
53A-03-7
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
52
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's #5541 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's #5541 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's #5541?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's #5541.
How does Arby's #5541 compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Arby's #5541 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Arby's #5541's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #5541 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 #5541 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 #5541 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #5541 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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