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ARBY'S

920 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-459-2944

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1502757
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top of reach in cooler on make line deli turkey (54F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); brisket (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles in drive thru drink dispenser has mold like substance in a few nozzles. Manager removed them and replaced with already clean nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License provided was KFC in vero beach. License is current, verified license and ownership on expired license. Establishment is open on operating. Manager received correct license durning inspection and printed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris/soil residue on underneath microwaves and hot holding unit. Build up of food debris inside cook line reach in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled. Top of 2 bay oven is soiled. Lower interior holding area of make line reach-in cooler and fryer station reach-in freezer are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at drive thru window being used as dump sink. Ice in well
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not up to date with most recent hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving over hot holding unit for cheese sauce and ajou is soiled. Interior of reach in freezer to the right of fryers has old food debris at bottom
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top of reach in cooler on make line deli turkey (54F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); brisket (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles at soda machine for Togo window and lobby are soiled. Operator replaced nozzles at Togo window
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan overlooking make line has an accumulation of dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting and chipping
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed signage. Printed and posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees are current but license at posted at the location. Found by manager in book.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Opened bags bread on stacked racks, stored next to hand wash sink and exposed to splash from hand washing.
Basic/08B-36-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the 3 compartment sink sink area, left wall with water damage. And corner of back hallway and walk in freezer.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment wire shelf in reach in freezer between uses. Corrected by manager
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in walk in cooler soiled with debris. Splash area at beverage dispensing unit pin dining room. Exterior of the ice dispenser at the drive thru beverage unit soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler make table for sandwich line standing water with food debris interior.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in drive thru has build up of mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.