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ARBY'S 7978

1240 HOMESTEAD RD N, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 239-303-2968

Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606108
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025024781Feb 19, 2025Apr 14, 2025$160
7--2019007159Jan 25, 2019Mar 5, 2019$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replace towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 and operator printed.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Operator could not locate file of employee food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Observed operator could find no proof of employee training at time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Time Extended
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Operator could not locate file of employee food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above fryer station. Operator moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Baer ed food residue on walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler on front cook line soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees that handle food wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with build up of dust like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slowly at hand wash sink on cookline.
Basic/29-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted or stored to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4

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.