ARBYS 7656
5 US HWY 27 N, Avon Park FL 33825
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw corned beef over a bag of caramelized onions on the shelve in walk in cooler, operator moved the onions.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose in the mop sink below the flood rim, operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, employee replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in a case of white icing in dry storage area, employee moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while preparing food, employee took off the bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine is not working, operator is using the 3-compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area have debris in them.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed black hose below the flood rim in the mop sink, operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some pans that are wet in between that are not properly air drying on the shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine does not work, operator stated they are using the 3-compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of soda on the floor, operator picked up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the fans.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light cover on one of the lights is cracked and damaged in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler soiled at the prep table, employee cleaned.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom is not functional due to plumbing in disrepair, operator showed work order for company coming out today.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change his gloves without washing hands, put on gloves to the food prep area to work on orders. I stopped employee explained the importance of washing hands, employee washed hands.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at time of inspection licensed was not posted, operator posted.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover under sink in back of kitchen missing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack on the floor in the dry storage area next to single service items, operator moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine on site is broken and they are not using. Operator stated they are using 3-compartment sink. Gasket is torn on the reach in freezer in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email copy to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets were soiled with food debris in the kitchen, operator cleaned.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink in back of kitchen there are no towels.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink next to wait station the towel dispenser does not work.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling tile beside employee table with drinks. Observed tiles in the dining room with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in storage area dirty.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm refilled sink. Found at
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drip tray from milkshake machine stored on front counter handsink. Manager removed to dishwash.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back prep handsink. Manager added manual soap to sink.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing dishes. Manager states they use machine then handwash in soapy water then rinse and hand sanitize on 3 bay quat. Found at 0 ppm. Corrected to 300ppm
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at back by walk-in and used for dishwash area and side prep area blocked by cart.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. One employee with no food safety training hired 90 days ago.
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. One employee with no proof of Health Responsibility hired 90 days ago.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working with open foods wearing bracelet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door to walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sandwich wrapper papers stored open and not protected from contamination at dry storage area. Boxes open and wrappers food contact surface up and no cover or protection provided.
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.