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ARBYS 1499

30263 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6212585
Grade history
MAY 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021039904Aug 17, 2021Oct 6, 2021$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting board.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items not separated and labeled
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and ear buds no hand wash.
High priority/12A-29-4
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. Tyrell Knights 8-1-25 William Kircher 8-1-25
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint or beard guard.
Basic/13-03-4
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (128F - Hot Holding) operator reheated cooked chicken to 166F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. For employees Mike and Carole. Operator has agreement printed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on prep table. Operator relocated.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Phone was relocated.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making food with no hair restraint. Discussed with employee and general manager. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in storage room. 2 dead beetles by back door. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handed operator paper print out of form HR 5030-105. Operator hung poster on wall.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4

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.