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ARBYS 7518

3330 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-219-8280

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5300674
Grade history
MAY 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In customer lobby at soda station approximately 25 live insects crawling on counter next to ice tea, lemonade and soda machine, discussed with operator to eliminate insects and clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025050727Jun 19, 2025Aug 28, 2025$200
2--2024041150Jul 1, 2024Sep 4, 2024$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter handwashing sink- hot water of 76F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, top of equipment soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 29, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing by mop sink area, by walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal items stored on countertop of preparation line, operator removed and sanitized area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Objectionable odors in men's bathroom
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 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. Operator handled cell phone while plugging in electrical equipment and without washing hands operator adjusted lids to food containers in reach in cooler, discussed with operator who washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In customer lobby at soda station approximately 25 live insects crawling on counter next to ice tea, lemonade and soda machine, discussed with operator to eliminate insects and clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer solution stored directly next to single service paper portioning trays, discussed with operator who removed bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to three compartment sink no paper towels, discussed with operator who replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Hot holding cabinet at make line interior/shelves have accumulation of food / soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Objectionable odors in men's bathroom of the establishment, discussed with manager to clean and sanitize bathrooms.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair and hat then handled clean pans from walk in freezer to flip top reach in cooler; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cooked sliced brisket (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At make table: cut lettuce (52F at 10:30am; 50F at 11:00am - Cooling) As per employee, cooling since 8:30am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator placed ice on top of lettuce to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided used by food employees. Observed at a hand sink next to triple sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employee emptied trash can, changed gloves then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
High priority/12A-13-4
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. Employee touching hat then proceeding to grab ready to eat foods without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
High priority/12A-28-4
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee hair is very long and brushing against food contact surfaces.
Basic/13-02-4
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink, no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink by triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid to container of sliced turkey at sandwich assembly station.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife and spatula stored between coolers on sandwich production line.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 Raw chicken over cooked gyro meat not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. krinkle fries (131-134F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 5 minutes. Operator elected to discard product.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink in dry storage area, splitter attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink, Quat sanitizer 400+ppm. Ecolab technician on-site at time of inspection. Corrected to 400ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents By fryer area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf Underneath fryer station soiled with food splatter.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping rag inside hand wash sink. Operator removed wiping rag.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with black mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5

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.