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HARDEE`S 1503959

5425 COTTON STREET, Graceville FL 32440

Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4200229
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage overflowing from urinal in men's bathroom.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025040101May 12, 2025Sep 8, 2025$600

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and above service station near cash registers.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding floor tile missing by char-broiler in kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors has grease build up by kitchen equipment near kitchen line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing on floor by mop sink and back door area.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
May 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects in the following locations: 5 in kitchen, 3 in dry storage.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage overflowing from urinal in men's bathroom.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed raw sewage backed up from floor drain in kitchen between double door reach in cooler and make table and in women's bathroom.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop sink area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken patties 106F, steak patties 98F hot holding. Manager voluntarily discarded all 5 chicken patties and 5 steak patties.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's bathroom with objectionable odor. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection.
Basic/32-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed men's bathroom not clean. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection.
Basic/32-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live small flying insects in the following locations: 2 in dry storage area and 2 in mop sink area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Basic/36-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
Basic/36-17-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle to door at fry station soiled and sticky.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Thawing- raw chicken 40F. Thawing in standing water with just a trickle of a water drip in 3 compartment sink.
Basic/06-08-5
Two employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks stored on 2 shelves in walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
50-08-7 Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink area not hung to dry properly.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered for protection behind main service counter.
Basic/25-06-4

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.