How many health inspections has ARBY'S #8298 had?

ARBY'S #8298 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ARBY'S #8298 ever been shut down?

Yes, ARBY'S #8298 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ARBY'S #8298?

The most frequently cited violations at ARBY'S #8298 are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

ARBY'S #8298

2150 NE 49 CT RD, Ocala, FL 34470

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LEHMAN FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC · License: SEA5202701

ARBY'S #8298 in Ocala, FL has 21 inspections on record with 117 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

117Violations

1Closures

Data current as of October 31, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ARBY'S #8298
Date	Reason	Reopened
Dec 13, 2018	Roach & rodent activity	13:00:00

Inspection History (21)

Oct 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

ARBY'S #8298 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ARBY'S #8298 had?: ARBY'S #8298 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ARBY'S #8298 ever been shut down?: Yes, ARBY'S #8298 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ARBY'S #8298?: The most frequently cited violations at ARBY'S #8298 are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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