ARBY'S #6153
1380 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-255-0213
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019041362 | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
Cutting board on the make line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service bowls not properly protected. The operator inverted the bowls.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on cook line and by slicer in back room, the hand sinks being use as a dump sink; food debris, lettuce, onion, sauce like substance inside sinks. Operator commented hand washing only.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food on back of handles, on reach in cooler, on make line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make line, cutting boards with multiple grooves.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bacon, in walk in cooler and cases of product on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by slicer in back room, with some food debris on it.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed on cook line and by slicer in back room, the hand sinks being use as a dump sink; food debris, lettuce, onion, sauce like substance inside sinks. Operator commented hand washing only.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CFM Certification for mgr on duty. Operator stated she didn't know where it is.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food on back of handles, on reach in cooler, on make line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make line, cutting boards with multiple grooves.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bacon, in walk in cooler and cases of product on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by slicer in back room, with some food debris on it.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food residue on blade on blade and housing (lettuce and beef pieces).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue scrubbing pad and clumps of cheese sauce inside handwashing sink, on make line. Observed employee cleaning sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table, reach in cooler, left door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on dry storage shelf, clean. Observed operator remove and put into dish for washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table, reach in, soiled with food debris.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 two employees with their hands resting inside their apron bib, then going back to work without hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used at a dump sink, on make line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of handles on reach in, stand up freezer in kitchen with food debris on them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at make station in kitchen on reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back door, right hand side, bottom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between cambro at reach in cooler at make station.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spactchula stored in between cambros on make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris build up.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line torn
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on cook line with food debris on gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door not shutting and sealing properly, which in turn can allow for unwanted entry.
Feb 7, 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding around Cadco oven is broken and in need of repair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door going from top to bottom on right hand side.
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee safeserv expired.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding around Cadco oven is broken and in need of repair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door going from top to bottom on right hand side.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters with no date markings on when they were changed last.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on ice shoot and around nozzles in dining room. Observed employee cleaning ice shoot and behind nozzles.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed by back door, drain cover missing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on drying shelf across from three compartment sink wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on outside of fountain soda despising machine in lobby.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed single serve aluminum pans stored face up instead of face down. Observed manager inverting them properly to face down.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed corned beef brisket being thawed in standing water, in a bowl. Not under running cold water. Manager corrected immediately by putting in sink under cold running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall where soda bag in box is.
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.