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ARBY'S

1156 MALABAR RD SE, Palm Bay FL 32907 · 321-727-9767

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504476
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink had whisker in it, moved to wash.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two of three hand washing sinks out of towels, replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jasmine hired in February with no training to date. New manager one month ago.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front soda fountain chute soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer lower door gasket soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
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Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bin on drying rack with old stickers.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink without additional vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind shelves is soiled with debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled behind shelves.
Basic/36-10-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on mop sink missing vacuum breaket
High priority/29-34-4
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in fryer freezer door- torn gasket
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer hood filters heavily soiled with grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler unit on back line non functional
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Piece of equipment sitting in hand wash sink by office. Manager removed piece of equipment
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/24-05-4
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
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack across from triple compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler unit on back line non functional
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Oil under handwashing sink next to office on floor. Manager placed on storage rack
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, fried onions, 3 cups 62F
High priority/01B-02-5
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Ceiling in walk-in cooler shows damage and signs of leakage
Basic/36-32-5
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.
Basic/14-74-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair: torn gaskets on reach-in freezer,
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water; in walk-in cooler and next to reach-in cooler
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. *by door used to enter kitchen, operator states it is coming from the malfunctioning cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Intermediate/29-28-4
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. *by door used to enter kitchen, operator states it is coming from the malfunctioning cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in walk-in-cooler. *water dripping from fans in walk-in cooler onto sealed food products and floor
Basic/29-49-6

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.