ARBY'S #5984
3289 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 9194390809
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 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 kitchen area.
★ 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--2015006849 | Feb 9, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Employee touched shirt to wipe face then continued working.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line warming cabinet:beef (129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated roast beef placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Roast beef was sold during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in broom rack area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in office area.
Jun 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach-in cooler: turkey (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two opened employee drinks and opened bag of candy on upper shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager moved to designated storage area.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in prep cooler on cook-line: turkey (48F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach-in prep cooler cutting boards soiled grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection 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. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food bins on shelves over three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes of machine at drive-through soiled with black mold-like substance. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some current employee training certificates expired and completed incorrectly with a 5-year expiration date.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda and shake machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes of machines at drive-through and lobby soiled with black mold-like substance. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles in kitchen and office area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bin above three compartment sink.
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.