Arby's #7304

5620 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

American

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Arby's #7304 has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Arby's #7304 scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: shredded lettuce 48 F, sliced Swiss cheese 51 F, sliced cheddar 51 F, sliced corn beef 47 F, sliced PepperJack 51 F. Operator placed items in ice at time of inspection. Re temp: shredded lettuce 43 F, sliced cheddar 43 F, sliced Swiss 43 F, sliced corn beef 43 F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's restroom.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired on 07/2023.

53B-14-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container lid covered sliced corn beef on cook line. Operator discard cracked lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris. Hot box at cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from water filter in dry food storage.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1 wet mop stored in mop sink. Operator hang up wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on ice well and food packaging table. Employee removed cellphones. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry food storage.

36-22-4

Jul 14, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No sanitizing solution in dispenser and not available in the entire establishment. Inspector observed approved chlorine solution available in the establishment, and helped setup three compartment sink with 100ppm chlorine solution as an alternative food contact surfaces sanitizer, provided some chlorine test strips for future set up. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-43-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee not aware of there's no quaternary in the dispenser at three compartment sink, all food contact surfaces was not sanitized properly. Inspector recommended operator to re sanitize all clean food equipments and containers.

22-45-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 container on shelf above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind self service station in dining room.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's #7304 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's #7304 on file is from Feb 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's #7304?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arby's #7304.

How does Arby's #7304 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Arby's #7304 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Arby's #7304's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arby's #7304 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's #7304 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 #7304 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #7304 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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