ARBY'S #8572
395 KINGSWAY HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33983 · 941-883-6768
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer on the floor at ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator placed the sanitizer solution in a clean container on top of the old container.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw open chicken on the bottom of Reach in Freezer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at prep line. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw open chicken on the bottom of Reach in Freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad at drive thru handwash sink. Operator removed the scrub pad.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at drive thru handwash sink. Operator replaced the soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at prep line. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with buns on the floor at Walk in Cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to find it in the email during inspection.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled inside the soda nozzles at dining area fountain soda station.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 wiping hands with gloves on the apron. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled inside the soda nozzles at dining area fountain soda station.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed heat sanitization dish machine inoperable. The establishment is using 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sauce at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid blocking the handwash sink at drive thru. Operator removed the lid.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Shift Manager, Robert Glasgow. The GM with manager certificate arrived 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. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at drive thru.
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.