What is Arby's's health inspection score?

Arby's has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Arby's last inspected?

Arby's was last inspected on December 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Arby's have?

Arby's has 24 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Arby's safe to eat at?

Arby's has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Arby's serve?

Arby's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Arby's

Name: Arby's
Address: 5240 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas, 75254
Rating: 52

5240 SPRING VALLEY RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/21/2023

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0Fair

American•Dallas

Ranked #989 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Dec 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Provide at least one inch air gap at all drains.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide Food Handler certificate on site.
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometers in all units.
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels at all hand sinks.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Observed many fruit flies.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Store personal drinks separately.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean under toaster ovens. Clean ice dispenser at soda fountain.
DAL-8*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Food Manager Certificate must be on sight.
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair leak in WIF.

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide one inch air gap

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-5*25 Rodent control: using control methods−2
no pest control record- no methods
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
knifes stored between cooler and tables
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Address ice build up in freezer

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
provide current pest control record
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide a spill kit
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at the front hand sink

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace the drain cover near the back door of the kitchen.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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