Arby's #7656
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Arby's #7656 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Avon Park average 76, so Arby's #7656 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change his gloves without washing hands, put on gloves to the food prep area to work on orders. I stopped employee explained the importance of washing hands, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack on the floor in the dry storage area next to single service items, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine on site is broken and they are not using. Operator stated they are using 3-compartment sink. Gasket is torn on the reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets were soiled with food debris in the kitchen, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover under sink in back of kitchen missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at time of inspection licensed was not posted, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
64
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm refilled sink. Found at
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drip tray from milkshake machine stored on front counter handsink. Manager removed to dishwash.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back prep handsink. Manager added manual soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing dishes. Manager states they use machine then handwash in soapy water then rinse and hand sanitize on 3 bay quat. Found at 0 ppm. Corrected to 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
67
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside faucet. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked Wagyu beef burger thawed and stored on open pan over cooked beef and pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected by manager placing on separate shelf. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Remodeled kitchen and added cooking equipment and added dishwasher. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Gave handout. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-01-5
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. Corrected by inspector providing during inspection via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shears stored on handsink at back prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handsink at back prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs stored handle in contact with chicken in reach in freezer. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open foods boxing fries and cooking and making sandwiches with large rings on fingers. Employee working with open fries and other foods wearing dangling bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
39
Oct 18, 2022
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's #7656 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's #7656 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's #7656?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arby's #7656.
How does Arby's #7656 compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Arby's #7656 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Arby's #7656's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's #7656 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 #7656 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 #7656 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's #7656 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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