ARBY'S #8298
2150 NE 49 CT RD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.433.2111
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
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3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 47F, lettuce 49F and cheese 47F, manager moved all to freezer, temperatures dropped to 42F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018063571 | Dec 13, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2018055990 | Sep 19, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryers hood vent/fan not working at inspection time, area around fryers with smoke. Per manager, part ordered.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, o back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at the front line soiled, manager cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the storage area, CO2 tank not secured, manager temporarily secured it
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in front of mop sink near back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and food on front counter, employee moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue and mold like substance. Also top part of heating element above slicer.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. At inspection time, back door open, presence of one dead roach on floor near back door. Manager closed the door.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryers hood vent/fan not working at inspection time, area around fryers with smoke. Per manager, part ordered.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee performing training in the computer at the office area, was instructed to help at the cook line, employee started wearing gloves, no hand washed occurred. Inspector instructed to wash hands. 2-301.14(H) FC: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under Section 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food;
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink area, spray bottle with purple substance not labeled. Manager labeled
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor underneath soda machine at the dining area, manager cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to prep sink, manager moved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer underneath unit.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, observed tong handle touching cooked burgers, Employee moved tong.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the male bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of ice chutes at the drive thru area and dining area. Also walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaned stacked container with old food residue, manager moved to triple sink.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At the cook line, female employee grabbed her phone and used it and immediately after continued working with food (make a wrap), Inspector addressed, employee washed her hands and continued working.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 47F, lettuce 49F and cheese 47F, manager moved all to freezer, temperatures dropped to 42F.
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. For two employees.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior part and handle of microwaves.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to CO2 tank at the dry storage room, Manager cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stack containers next to triple sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids with cracks.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Next to triple sink, observed container with some food residue, Manager moved to sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, manager made a fresh solution, 200 ppm.
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