ARBY'S #253
10160 PHILIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · (904)262-9906
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce held overnight at 100F. Exterior thermometer is reading 152F, ambient interior of machine is at 129F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream in cold holding container at beverage station at 44-45F. Person in charge states has been out of unit less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in cooler holding temperature below.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at dumpster enclosure missing vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in women's restroom. Person in charge provided.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard on cookline without beard guard.
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Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on bag in box soda. Person in charge removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with mold like substance at dry storage area to left of hand wash sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at middle pan of triple sink. Establishment has catch bucket and work order in.
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0-10ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired.
Sep 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0-10ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat stored above fill line at makeline at 49-50F. Retemped item below 43F by end of inspection.
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. Fried onions on line for less than 4 hours held on time per person in charge not retime marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in dumpster enclosure missing vacuum breaker. Also, missing vacuum breaker at mop sink at non chemical side of the splitter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One CFM on duty unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working at establishment for longer than 60 days.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife handle on clean knife in knife storage area with torn handle, missing pieces. Also, one tea urn in use missing edge of spout.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance/ debris buildup in cabinet under ice cream machine. Also, debris buildup observed in cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, person in charge primed and retested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped cream and milk in front counter reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states unsure how long temperatures have been out. Amibent temp at 45F. Person in charge states will not use for time/temperature control for safety items until until is holding 41F or below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream and milk in front counter reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states unsure how long temperatures have been out. Amibent temp at 45F. Person in charge states will not use for time/temperature control for safety items until until is holding 41F or below.
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. Fried onions held on time per person in charge at room temperature with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored on shelf over case of sugar. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining room and in drive through with debris buildup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items in walk in cooler wet nesting. Person in charge pulled to dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under soda dispenser in dining room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in reach in freezer on line.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants, then handle container of prepped food without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce held overnight at 100F. Exterior thermometer is reading 152F, ambient interior of machine is at 129F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce held overnight at 100F. Exterior thermometer is reading 152F, ambient interior of machine is at 129F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Also, missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb in dumpster enclosure.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand wash sink closest to office separating from wall. Person in charge states has work order in.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in silver stand up freezer by fryers.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee removed basket in back that was full of debris and reran machine a couple of cycles. Still 0 ppm. Operator was calling to have serviced. Triple sink was set up
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) in fry warming area. Operator voluntarily discarded. Also, cooked roast beef (115F - Hot Holding) in hot holding drawer below slicer area of cook line. Operator stated the roast beef shouldn't have been in there and removed it to properly store.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to dry food storage area.
Food stored on floor. Bag of honey mustard dressing on floor in cabinet below soda dispensing machine. Also, multiple boxes of individually sealed cookies stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on bottom of reach in freezer next to fryers and also ice build up in same reach in freezer around fan cover area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with wrapped sleeves of single service to go cups stored on floor in dry food storage area.
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