Arby's #253
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
55
Score
Arby's #253, located at 10160 Philips Hwy in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 17, 2026. This inspection identified two critical violations, including improper cold holding temperatures for a time/temperature control for safety food and a missing vacuum breaker on a hose bibb. The facility also had one major violation and four minor violations, with some issues noted as repeat violations.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream in cold holding container at beverage station at 44-45F. Person in charge states has been out of unit less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in cooler holding temperature below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at dumpster enclosure missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in women's restroom. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long beard on cookline without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed leaf blower stored on bag in box soda. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with mold like substance at dry storage area to left of hand wash sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at middle pan of triple sink. Establishment has catch bucket and work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
55
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0-10ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Per person in charge has work order in form machine, unsure time frame on how long it will take to repair. Will utilize triple sink for sanitizing step. Person in charge states will be removing machine within the next two months and utilizing only triple sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped cream and milk in front counter reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states unsure how long temperatures have been out. Amibent temp at 45F. Person in charge states will not use for time/temperature control for safety items until until is holding 41F or below. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream and milk in front counter reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge states unsure how long temperatures have been out. Amibent temp at 45F. Person in charge states will not use for time/temperature control for safety items until until is holding 41F or below.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried onions held on time per person in charge at room temperature with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner stored on shelf over case of sugar. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, person in charge primed and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in dining room and in drive through with debris buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in reach in freezer on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clean dishware items in walk in cooler wet nesting. Person in charge pulled to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under soda dispenser in dining room.
36-73-4
37
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 pull up pants, then handle container of prepped food without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce held overnight at 100F. Exterior thermometer is reading 152F, ambient interior of machine is at 129F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce held overnight at 100F. Exterior thermometer is reading 152F, ambient interior of machine is at 129F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Also, missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb in dumpster enclosure.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand wash sink closest to office separating from wall. Person in charge states has work order in.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in silver stand up freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched head and cell phone with gloves on and then touched utensil. Operator discussed hand washing procedures with employee and had employee wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
86
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in dry food storage area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced Swiss, whir American, and cheddar cheeses (52-53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48-53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (53-54F - Cold Holding) ice cream mix (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Observed door not fully closing and ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 53F. Operator unable to determine when walk-in-cooler stopped working. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss, whir American, and cheddar cheeses (52-53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48-53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (53-54F - Cold Holding) ice cream mix (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Observed door not fully closing and ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 53F. Operator unable to determine when walk-in-cooler stopped working. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of slicer and handle dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet in women's restroom in disrepair. Handle broke on commode.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above sandwich making station.
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 53F. Observed door not fully able to close because of closure on door not properly working. Also, seen notice on fan with red light that unit not working properly. Employee corrected closure on door during this inspection to get door to close properly. Also, observed dust build up on back of fan area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover at mop sink missing. Employee placed drain cover on drain at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of foods in freezer stored on floor in walk in freezer Also, one bag of ketchup in bottom of cabinet below soda dispensing machine in dining area fell off shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer next to fryers soiled
23-03-4
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