Avon Park, Highlands County

ARBY'S #7656

5 US HWY 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Dec 5, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 24231459

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose in the mop sink below the flood rim, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24231456

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24231457

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24231455

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24231458

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine is not working, operator is using the 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24231454

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24231460

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 23926946

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed black hose below the flood rim in the mop sink, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23926949

Basic - 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.

14-11-5

Detail 23926945

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine does not work, operator stated they are using the 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23926943

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of soda on the floor, operator picked up. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23926947

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the fans.

38-01-4

Detail 23926944

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light cover on one of the lights is cracked and damaged in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23926950

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23926948

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23706252

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23706255

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at time of inspection licensed was not posted, operator posted. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23706251

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover under sink in back of kitchen missing.

40-06-5

Detail 23706254

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23706250

Basic - 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.

51-13-4

Detail 23706249

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email copy to operator. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23706253

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23324589

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink in back of kitchen there are no towels.

31B-05-4

Detail 23324587

Intermediate - 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.

36-32-5

Detail 23324588

Basic - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 23324586

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in storage area dirty.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 22491139

High Priority - 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

31A-11-4

Detail 22491141

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drip tray from milkshake machine stored on front counter handsink. Manager removed to dishwash.

31B-06-4

Detail 22491142

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back prep handsink. Manager added manual soap to sink. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 22491140

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22276433

Intermediate - 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.

16-62-1

Detail 22276435

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-02-5

Detail 22276434

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. One employee with no food safety training hired 90 days ago. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22276436

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. One employee with no proof of Health Responsibility hired 90 days ago. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22276438

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working with open foods wearing bracelet.

14-69-4

Detail 22276437

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door to walk-in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 22276432

Basic - 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.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21652602

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked Wagyu beef burger thawed and stored on open pan over cooked beef and pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected by manager placing on separate shelf. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21652605

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside faucet. Warning

11-01-5

Detail 21652608

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Gave handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21652599

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. Corrected by inspector providing during inspection via email. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21652601

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed shears stored on handsink at back prep area. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21652600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handsink at back prep area. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21652606

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Remodeled kitchen and added cooking equipment and added dishwasher. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21652603

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open foods boxing fries and cooking and making sandwiches with large rings on fingers. Employee working with open fries and other foods wearing dangling bracelet. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21652604

Basic - In-use utensil in time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs stored handle in contact with chicken in reach in freezer. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21652607

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 18, 2022

Disaster Response

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 21190935

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil for shake machine stored on handsink at drive through. Manager removed to dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21190934

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fry cups not inverted at cookline. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-28-4

Detail 20859652

High Priority - Employee touched hat and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at prep line. Educated the operator.