SARASOTA, Sarasota County

ARBY'S #6536

5980 CATTLE RIDGE BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34232

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Aug 18, 2025
City
SARASOTA
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-02-4

Detail 23964579

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an eco lab insect control device stored over their boxed sodas. Operator stated he will let ecolab know on their next inspection and ask if they can move it.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23351087

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on three ceiling vents in the right side of the kitchen.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23030260

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink build up in the ice machine.

25-06-4

Detail 23030259

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23030258

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of frozen food not covered while stored in the reach in freezer. Operator covered the containers. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-17-4

Detail 22554210

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed an employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Instructed operator on proper handwashing. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22554209

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwashing machine.

08B-12-5

Detail 22554208

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meats stored in the reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22343004

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior of the ice machine.

50-09-4

Detail 22343005

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-18-4

Detail 22217711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Observed no drain cover under triple sink Time Extended

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22073560

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed Vomit Cleaning Plan to Manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22073559

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Tressa Watters expired 4/3/23 and no other manager on duty. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22073556

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed employee agreement to Manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22073557

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22073558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on lower Reachin Freezer door gasket. Warning

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21287611

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink behind preparation counter blocked by utility cart. Employee moved cart. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21287610

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

29-18-4

Detail 21287609

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed under 3C sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 20515544

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kits for triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 20515546

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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 20515548

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 20515549

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under triple sink.

08B-49-4

Detail 20515550

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bag of apple slices on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20515551

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed numerous food items on floor in freezer, cooler, and dry storage. Employee moved food to shelves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20515547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20515545

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws delivered in July on floor in dry storage. Employee moved straws to shelf. Corrected On-Site