ARBYS 8977
3524 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-646-0298
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Too strong. The manager diluted the sanitizer 500 ppm. 400:ppm
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen and dishwasher area. The manager fixed the paper towel dispensers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the kitchen blocked by a utility cart. The cart was removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Arby's cup with a straw on a case of red clamshell boxes in the dishwasher/ storage area. The beverage was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charger on a case of Coca Cola beverage syrup. The charger was removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The bucket was doubled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
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 a copy the manager's email.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. The manager had the employee to setup the 3 compartment sink in the correct order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the top /bottom reach in freezer next to the Alto-Shazam Interior of the reach in cooler on the sandwich line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
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.