PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

ARBY'S #8572

395 KINGSWAY HWY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33983

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 9, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-02-5

Detail 24504746

Intermediate - 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.

14-11-5

Detail 24504744

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Freezer.

21-38-4

Detail 24504745

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer on the floor at ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator placed the sanitizer solution in a clean container on top of the old container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-17-6

Detail 24204708

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw open chicken on the bottom of Reach in Freezer.

13-03-4

Detail 24204709

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at prep line. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23934195

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw chicken over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw open chicken on the bottom of Reach in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23934196

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad at drive thru handwash sink. Operator removed the scrub pad. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23934194

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 23543053

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 the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23543056

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at drive thru handwash sink. Operator replaced the soap. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23543057

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at prep line. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23543054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with buns on the floor at Walk in Cooler.

51-18-6

Detail 23543055

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to find it in the email during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23112167

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled inside the soda nozzles at dining area fountain soda station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed soiled soda nozzles. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 23112168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed no latest inspection. Time Extended

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 22953719

High Priority - 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. Observed employee wiping hands with gloves on the apron. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22953718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22953721

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled inside the soda nozzles at dining area fountain soda station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22953720

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22953722

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22489088

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

14-11-5

Detail 22489089

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed heat sanitization dish machine inoperable. The establishment is using 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22489087

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sauce at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22172167

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 22172168

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid blocking the handwash sink at drive thru. Operator removed the lid. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22172165

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Shift Manager, Robert Glasgow. The GM with manager certificate arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22172166

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22172164

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.

36-22-4

Detail 22172163

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at drive thru.

Oct 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 21464593

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Manager moved bathroom cleaner from above single service items Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21464590

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drive through ice chute

13-03-4

Detail 21464591

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working in the drive through area making drinks

23-03-4

Detail 21464589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under self service soda fountain in lobby cabinet there is some kind of debris. It is far back and can't be identified. Operator working on plan to have it cleaned out Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 21464592

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-28-4

Detail 21325653

High Priority - 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. Observed employee at prep line. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on gloves. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21325652

Intermediate - 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.

12B-02-4

Detail 21325650

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at kitchen area. Educated the employee.

42-01-4

Detail 21325651

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket with water at mop sink. Operator hanged the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20920138

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue build up at dining area ice chutes.

16-37-1

Detail 20920139

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site