Arby's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Arby's Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef (47F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) items placed on ice, retemped at turkey no change, corned beef 46, gyro meat 43. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dr Pepper soda dispensing nozzle at drink machine by drive thru window.
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. 2 bags of Arby's trash on ground in enclosure behind dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread rack soiled. Crevices/corners of hot holding unit on cooks line is soiled. Hood filters above fryers. Reach in freezer gasket bottom door and door jams are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer solution in Three compartment sink.
16-05-4
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm, operator ran dish machine 3 times and primed line, retested no change. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked crispy onions no time mark on cooks line at room temperature. Operator chose to discard item and make new ones.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical spray bottles over single service gloves. Hand soap refills over gloves and a sauce bottle. Operator moved sauce bottle to correct food storage location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under Three compartment sink with purple liquid, operator stated it was degreaser but discarded bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on make line the large removable lids the gaskets are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both soda machine nozzle backsplash is soiled. Walk in cooler food racks soiled with a white substance in various areas. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One metal container on the clean dish rack with an old label attached.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored with the head in the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 phones on shelf above sauce containers on make line across from bread storage.
40-06-5
45
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee clocked in and put on gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on front counter. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with six employees working. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whip stored in drive thru hand washing sink. Manager removed whip. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters on back of property.
33-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers on storage shelf next to dish machine. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer above front line reach-in cooler. Area behind soda nozzles on dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's Restaurant.
How does Arby's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Arby's Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Arby's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arby's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arby's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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