Arby's
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Arby's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Arby's trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at 0ppm. PIC stated that the dish machine would be scheduled for service and stated that all dishes would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the three compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Buffalo sauce (in which cooked chicken is added to) with no set discard time in the make line area. Employee stated that the sauce had been out/in use for about two hours. PIC provided a discard time on the sauce. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Knife stored between the make line and prep table between uses. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses to reduce potential contamination
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Excess ice buildup in freezer under the fan area. PIC stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in good repair
4-501.11
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use Hobart low temperature unit with chlorine sanitizer at 0-10ppm. With inspector and establishment test strips majority of test strips indicated 0ppm. Food safe concentration of chlorine needs to be 50-100ppm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will discontinue usage of Hobart unit, re-wash and re-sanitize food contact containers and trays, and call in work order for the unit. The establishment has working three compartment sink. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(F1-2)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment reheating cheese bag inside warmer since 8:30am. Time of inspection is after 11am. Temperature of bag of cheese is at 128*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Directed PIC to discard reheated bag of cheese. ====RTE food taken from commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or from food processing plant shall be heated to 135°F for hot holding
3-403.11
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use Hobart low temperature unit with chlorine sanitizer at 0-10ppm. With inspector and establishment test strips majority of test strips indicated 0ppm. Food safe concentration of chlorine needs to be 50-100ppm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will discontinue usage of Hobart unit, re-wash and re-sanitize food contact containers and trays, and call in work order for the unit. The establishment has working three compartment sink. 2nd Consecutive violation
4-501.114(F1-2)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment reheating cheese bag inside warmer since 8:30am. Time of inspection is after 11am. Temperature of bag of cheese is at 128*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Directed PIC to discard reheated bag of cheese. ====RTE food taken from commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or from food processing plant shall be heated to 135°F for hot holding
3-403.11
74
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with left and right gloved hand grab broom from floor. With contaminated gloved hands employee proceeded to continue working with open foods and cooking chicken tenders, assembling open food orders. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employee wash hands and wash and sanitize contaminated tongs and buttons
2-301.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use Hobart low temperature unit with chlorine sanitizer at 0-10ppm. With inspector and establishment test strips majority of test strips indicated 0ppm. Food safe concentration of chlorine needs to be 50-100ppm. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will discontinue usage of Hobart unit, re-wash and re-sanitize food contact containers and trays, and call in work order for the unit. The establishment has working three compartment sink
4-501.114(F1-2)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arby's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arby's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arby's?
Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arby's.
How does Arby's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Arby's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Arby's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arby's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.
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