Arby's

1156 Malabar Rd Se, Palm Bay, FL 32907
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Arby's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.

Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to portion corned beef without hand wash. Educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker. Cut hose higher than sink basin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Reach in freezer near fryers soiled gasket bottom door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bin on drying rack with old stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink without additional vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near triple sink had dead batteries for paper towels dispenser.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser shoot for ice machine in lobby soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind shelves is soiled with debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled behind shelves.
36-10-4
61
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on mop sink missing vacuum breaket
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small live flying insect seen near front sandwich prep area did not land on any food - flying insect was killed away from food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat 54 F - cold holding; rapid cooling reccomended placed in cooler by staff for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in fryer freezer door- torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer hood filters heavily soiled with grease and food debris
23-03-4
58
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table on back cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler unit on back line non functional **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced Brisket 64 F - cold holding;sliced turkey 64 F - cold holding; sliced corned beef 64 F - cold holding; sliced cheddar cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced Swiss cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced American cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced tomatoes 64 F - cold holding; gyro meat 55 F - cold holding; sauerkraut 64 F - cold holding; refrigerated pickles 64 F - cold holding; cut lettuce 63 F - cold holding; items all in one inoperable cold unit using ice to cool items. Items were dated but no times. Last known temp taken around 10 am this morning. Items all discarded by manager **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Brisket 64 F - cold holding;sliced turkey 64 F - cold holding; sliced corned beef 64 F - cold holding; sliced cheddar cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced Swiss cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced American cheese 64 F - cold holding; sliced tomatoes 64 F - cold holding; gyro meat 55 F - cold holding; sauerkraut 64 F - cold holding; refrigerated pickles 64 F - cold holding; cut lettuce 63 F - cold holding; items all in one inoperable cold unit using ice to cool items. Items were dated but no times. Last known temp taken around 10 am this morning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small live flying insects seen in back kitchen storage area **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of equipment sitting in hand wash sink by office. Manager removed piece of equipment **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic pan on drying rack next to 3 compartment sink
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table on back cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack across from triple compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil under handwashing sink next to office on floor. Manager placed on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer heavily soiled with grease Gaskets on front reach in cooler drawers next to drive thru and reach in fry freezer heavily soiled with debris
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler unit on back line non functional **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
41
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, fried onions, 3 cups 62F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Turkey (47-51F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (52F - Cold Holding) Operator had documentation of the product's temperatures when they had come out of the walk-in cooler one hour prior, suggested rapid chill. They placed products in ice baths **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling in walk-in cooler shows damage and signs of leakage
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: torn gaskets on reach-in freezer,
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water; in walk-in cooler and next to reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. * Operator states they have put in a work order for cooler, and will discard the make table products after 4 hours. Applied time marks and created a temporary time plan with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. * Personal bag in walk-in cooler over rte sliced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. *by door used to enter kitchen, operator states it is coming from the malfunctioning cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in walk-in-cooler. *water dripping from fans in walk-in cooler onto sealed food products and floor
29-49-6
58
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Togo area. whipped cream (57F - Cold Holding). Canister is standing in 1/6 pan with only bottom of can touching ice. Operator moved to 1/3 and submerged in ice In open top of make line. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine in Togo area has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on make line. Put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In Togo area. Stirrer spoon being stored in standing water at 74°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade at triple sink. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board sandwich cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks employee personal items on same shelf and above restaurant sauce and soda syrup **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom right side of the back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind front cooler. Water and milk cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Reach in sandwich cooler bottom food debris Food debris upright freezer by fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water on floor of walk in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe at hand wash sink across from fryers
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Arby's.

How does Arby's compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Arby's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Arby's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arby's 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 inspected?

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