HARDEE'S #1500724
301 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · 352.609.2909
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to biscuit on shelf. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Soda nozzles at drive thru. Ice chute at drive thru. Ice chute in dining area. Reach in cooler at front counter. White chest freezer at front counter.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees. Provided forms employees and manger signed and date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.pceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under all racks and equipments in the kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in the kitchen. White chest freezer at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven across from ice machine interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in the kitchen. Handwashing sink. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Trash cans Reach in cooler gaskets. at front counter. White chest freezer gaskets at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flat top grill. Wall by prep table.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Country Ham (47F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Ice chute by drive thru Nozzles by drive thru
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent's throughout soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on dish drying rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of cook line and hot top grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer by cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven interior soiled
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled walk in cooler gasket soiled Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flat top grill and prep table soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - country ham 49°, operator placed in freezer for quick cool. - loaded omelette mix 60° operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - boiler chain lower unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent in dining area. - vent in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. - floor in walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler - walk-in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - biscuit ovens - microwave on make line.
Light not functioning. -men's restroom - over front line. - dry storage
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters over char boiler - exterior of biscuit oven - exterior of char boiler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - both reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - boiler chain,lower unit
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cold holding unit next to hand sink in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. - floor in walk-in cooler - walk-in cooler gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors throughout entire kitchen areas. - floor in walk-in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - biscuit oven - microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. - men's restroom
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters over boiler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - Gatorade stored in chest freezer in drive thru.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - soiled coffee filters at coffee station.operator discarded
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area - lower charboiler chain
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area next to drink station in dining area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - over char boiler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - interior of oven
Light not functioning. - men's bathroom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixtures in men's room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters over char boiler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. - floors throughout kitchen area.
Jun 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Operator moved all food products move to standup reach- in cooler. New temperatures: tomatoes 46°, lettuce 45°, sliced cheese 48°, shredded cheese 46°
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders (102F - Hot Holding) -Operator discarded tenders.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area - lower charboiler chain
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 3 new hires
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area next to drink station in dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored next Shake flavors dispenser in drive thru.
Equipment in poor repair. - walk-cooler 50°, Operator placed a call in service person. Per operator walk-in cooler morning temp was 39°. Operator moved all items to large stand up Cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - over char boiler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - interior of oven
Light not functioning. - men's bathroom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixtures in men's room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters over char boiler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - standup reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand sink in drive thru.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. - floors throughout kitchen area.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - boiler oven chain - interior of oven - interior of fryers and baskets - interior of French fry holding bin
Soiled floors throughout the entire restaurant.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in cooler - Walk-in freezer Under all equipment in kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - front counter.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Men's bathroom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - All walls throughout the entire kitchen
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate21 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk for milk shakes 55°. Cold holding unit broken. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - boiler oven chain - interior of oven - interior of fryers and baskets - interior of French fry holding bin
Soiled floors throughout the entire restaurant.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. -mens room Urinal and toilet -
Bathroom facility not clean.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All door handles on all equipment in the entire restaurant.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all ceiling tiles throughout the entire kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - various spots in kitchen area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - boiler oven -cold holding unit next to flat top grill. - cold holding unit in drive thru.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front counter -Mop sink area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in cooler - Walk-in freezer Under all equipment in kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - front counter.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Improper storage of equipment that interferes with cleaning. - Multiple pieces of unused and broken equipment throughout kitchen areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in kitchen area. -biscuit ovens
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior of all equipment in throughout the entire restaurant. -All speed racks in walk-in cooler -fryer speed rack.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding unit on cooks line next to flat top grill. -Chicken breading cold holding unit across from fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - All walls throughout the entire kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - back door block with trash
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute at drink stations in dining area.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. - over fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all ceiling tiles in area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor throughout the entire kitchen areas -Walk-in cooler -Walk-in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave next to hand sink. -biscuit ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen areas. -Hold Fliters over boiler, Fryers, Flat top grill. -fry speed rack
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Throughout the entire kitchen area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout the entire kitchen.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 33 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate27 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - cook at flat top grill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bug spray stored under front counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute at drink stations in dining area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Dirty Utensils stored in hand sink in drive thru.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand sink in drive thru.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment.
Ceiling tile missing. - over fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all ceiling tiles in area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Back kitchen area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cooks wearing only visors
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cooks in kitchen area.
Employee with soiled clothing. -Cooks in in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. - cold holding unit at Grill area. - cold holding unit at chicken breading station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection. -Back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Cooks area - 3 compartment sink area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor throughout the entire kitchen areas -Walk-in cooler -Walk-in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - kitchen area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - over flat top grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave next to hand sink. -biscuit ovens.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Light shield over fry area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -2 light light fixtures in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen areas. -Hold Fliters over boiler, Fryers, Flat top grill. -fry speed rack
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in next to flat top grill. -Chicken breading station Cold holding. - cold holding unit in drive thru.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Stored food not covered. - Raw chicken stored at breading station.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Throughout the entire kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout the entire kitchen.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 41 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
10 High priority1 Intermediate30 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
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.
Employee washed hands with cold water.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand sink in kitchen area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changing task.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); ham cheese setups (64F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lime away stored in kitchen area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at both drink stations in dining area.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Bathroom facility not clean. Mens room
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment in entire restaurant (front and back of restaurant)
Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen and dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the entire restaurant (front and back of restaurant)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All vents throughout the entire restaurant ( front and back of Restaurant)
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo lids stored in dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook on flat top grill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Counter person
Equipment in poor repair. Large stand up reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the entire area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the entire restaurant ( front and back of restaurant) Walk-in cooler and freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage area's.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen area
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on chicken station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area next to hand sink. Oven across from ice machine.
Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over boiler and fryer. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Horizon series Stand up cold holding unit in kitchen area.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Boxes and old equipment in Dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout the entire kitchen areas
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.