ARBY'S #8977

3524 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735025

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The bucket was doubled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356822

  • 16-13-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**