HARDEE`S 1503959
5425 COTTON STREET, Graceville FL 32440
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023
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.
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage overflowing from urinal in men's bathroom.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025040101 | May 12, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding floor tile missing by char-broiler in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors has grease build up by kitchen equipment near kitchen line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing on floor by mop sink and back door area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects in the following locations: 5 in kitchen, 3 in dry storage.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage overflowing from urinal in men's bathroom.
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.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's bathroom with objectionable odor. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed men's bathroom not clean. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle to door at fry station soiled and sticky.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
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.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered for protection behind main service counter.
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.