ARBY'S #252
1033 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · (904)751-0036
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in prep area of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022056949 | Aug 17, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White staining on drive through soda dispenser nozzles.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary test kit available only chlorine test kits available. Three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets utilize quaternary.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by three compartment sink, per operator has been in contact with companies to repair. Wall by three compartment sink with large hole from removed dishwasher.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cook line scoop handles in contact with product. Discussed with operator.
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Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service deli paper on shelf next to hand wash sink exposed to splash and dripping hands when reaching for paper towels. Operator relocated.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink across from office has broom and dustpan blocking easy access to handwash sink. Manager moved items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area on shelves across from triple sinks, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, green wire rack has grease build up. At fry station, gasket on reach-in freezer has build up of food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler, open bottle of Vitamin Water stored on case of tartar sauve,
Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler shelves have build up.
Aug 25, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At chemical storage rack by walk-in cooler, multiple chemicals stored over rolls of toilet tissue.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru, both multi flavor soda nozzles have build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep area, employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area on lower shelf, employee pouch stored on case of ranch sauce.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front counter, reach-in cooler drawers missing ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, green wire rack has grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter, interior bottom of reach-in cooler drawers soiled.
Mar 13, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At fry station reach-in freezer, container of raw fish stored over bags of fries. Manager moved items to proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, soap dispenser empty. Manager had soap stocked during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans on clean dish shelves stacked before air drying.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in cooler, ice build up on cooling unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line, hot holding drawer has build up on ledge. At fry station, green wire rack has grease build up. Manager had drawer ledge cleaned.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed.
Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have build up of residue/mold-like substance. At front counter area, interior bottom of reach-in cooler drawers soiled.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying. Operator moved pans to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. At prep area, scale base rusted. Operator stated she has a new one on order.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter and triple sink areas, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new buckets, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm), stated chemical line was pinched.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects by trash can at cook line area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area, case and bag of sanitizer stored on shelf touching toilet paper and paper bags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, no paper towels.
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. 1 employee present, hired over 60 days, no training certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining room at drink station, ice chutes have mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At make line, cell phone on counter.
Equipment in poor repair. In walk-in cooler, scale base rusted.
Floors,walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At kitchen area, ceiling tiles by vents soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru soda dispenser, ice scoop in bin has hand,e touching ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line, reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager on cook line placed hair restraint on, touched hair to adjust restraint, and immediately placed gloves on to engage in food preparation on cook line without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in prep area of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drive through area in ice bath, containers of milk 57F. Milk placed in ice bath approximately 30 minutes prior. Milk moved to reach in cooler to cool.
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. Breaded onion strings on sandwich make line in kitchen is not marked. Manager states onion strings cooked approximately 30 minutes prior. Onion strings marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced roast beef below slicer on sandwich make line 109F. Beef cut approximately 15 minutes prior. Beef voluntarily discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near manager office. Towels provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training could be provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on dry storage rack in back kitchen with to go items. Employee water bottle on tray liners at front counter. Employee drink cup on back prep table in kitchen. All drinks moved and stored correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line in kitchen. Hair restraint placed on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Pans separated by manager to air dry.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of drink dispenser in dining area. Employee began cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water in mop bucket by office.
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.