PlateScore

Arby's

A

525 W Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85487

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 25, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 10, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 13, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: Chemical spray bottles storage procedures.Recommend: Licensed Pest Control applicator adjust and repair outdoor rodent traps.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violation*** Observed heavy yellow grease build up on walls around Fryer units. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Sep 11, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC could not provide a certified food protection manager certification. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

There is excessive grease/soil residue present on the wall next to the fryer area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 25, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that TCS food items are maintained at 135F or above. Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee in make line area touched face and chest area, then went to put on gloves and handle food items without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2024

Oct 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Two in-use portable fans have a heavy accumulation of dust adhering to their grilles. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Angel Gilbert

2023

Dec 6, 2023RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Angel Gilbert

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →