PlateScore

Arby's

B

1927 N Higley Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-85497

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

96
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 1, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 27, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)89
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 27, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE

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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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed handwashing sink in the back of the house with no paper towels. Notified person in charge and they restocked at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed deli ham and corned beef cooling in the top of the make-line unit ranging from 47*F to 52*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge. Employee stated it was prepared 90 minutes prior to inspection and relocated to the walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.

2025

Dec 1, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper sanitization of dishes in the three compartment sink.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no CFPM at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed tong handles directly in contact with raw burger meat stored in prep cooler in cook line area and tong handles in contact with fries in the standing freezer at the time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jun 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

Discussed the time as a control procedure for the sliced roast beef in the hot drawers.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Dec 17, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen rear entrance door of establishment propped slightly open with large rock with no air curtain installed above door. Person-in-charge (PIC) removed rock and closed door. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by ensuring doors are solid, self-closing, and tight-fitting. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

Apr 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Tammy R

2023

Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed food handler training.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Ruxandra O.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →