HARDEE'S
2609 US 90 W, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.755.4672
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after Y-splitter at mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap at ceiling tile hanging down in back room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Utensils in poor condition. Corner dented on food bin stored on kitchen rack.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In chicken cooler near pass-through window: egg wash (49F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice bath to cool.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in burger freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over burger cooker soiled with grease accumulation.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to office. Employee replaced paper towels in dispenser.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee wearing a watch while preparing biscuits. Manager directed employee to remove watch. Employee removed watch, removed gloves, washed hands, donned gloves, and resumed biscuit preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee with beard preparing food without wearing a beard guard. Manager directed employee to don beard guard.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mark hired more than 60 days prior and no Food Handler certificate available.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelves during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Hood filters soiled over burger cooker.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label and label residue on food bins stored on rack in front of ice machine.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee pulled up his pants with gloves on and continued food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kimberly Hildebrand Food Manager certification expired 1-16-2025.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of Food Handler training for any current employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over burger cooker.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe under produce sink.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive-through and dining room ice chutes soiled with mold-like substances.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area drooping, gapping.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile cove molding broken at walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near three compartment sink, back storage, and back kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Underside of prep counter pass through shelves soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer and cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins in main storage area shelves.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burger freezer rim soiled with food debris.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One male employee with no food handler training that has worked more than 60 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area drooping, gapping.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer lid damaged, exposing lid interior; ice buildup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in back kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burger freezer rim soiled with food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Ice machine white shelf soiled with mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area. Ceiling tiles in back electrical area drooping, gapping, and one missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid damaged, exposing lid interior; ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of hot-holding racks soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on bins in storage rack. Manager removed for recleaning.
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