Arby's

6850 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Arby's stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Arby's squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roast thawing in cool water in a container inside the prep sink. Informed PIC that thawing must be done under cool running water. Running water was supplied at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process

3-501.13

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee handled multiple pieces of raw fish, then removed glove and went to bag prepped sandwiches without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination

2-301.14

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket stored over an open both of sandwich wrappers in the make line area and multiple bottles of chemical items stored over gloves in the storage area. Manager relocated the chemical items to proper location. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items

7-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Stirring spoon for lemonade stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager removed the spoon. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses

3-304.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pulled pork, turkey, and gyro meat-45-47F cooling in the make line unit. The PIC stated that all items were recently prepped/portioned about two hours prior, and relocated to the walk in cooler to properly cool. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer

3-501.15(B)

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An ice scoop was stored in the ice in the ice-maker ice bin; the scoop and scoop handle were buried in the ice. The scoop was removed and stored properly

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils, between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arby's.

How does Arby's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Arby's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Arby's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arby's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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