Arby's 7978

1240 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

American

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Arby's 7978 stretching back to 2023. On Sep 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Arby's 7978's latest score of 86 sits above the Lehigh Acres average of 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replace towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 and operator printed.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Operator could not locate file of employee food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM at time of inspection. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Baer ed food residue on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above fryer station. Operator moved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

40-06-5

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler on front cook line soiled with food debris.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees that handle food wearing bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with build up of dust like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slowly at hand wash sink on cookline.

29-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted or stored to dry properly.

42-01-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean food equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloths stored in hand wash sink at sandwich prep station. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's 7978 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's 7978 on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's 7978?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arby's 7978.

How does Arby's 7978 compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?

Arby's 7978 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.

Has Arby's 7978's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's 7978 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 7978 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 7978 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's 7978 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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