HARDEE'S
4900 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 314-937-9191
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022011803 | Feb 14, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shields missing over three compartment sink and clean pans and utensils shelve across from prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust and debris on top of convection oven across from stand up reach in freezer in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete under three compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed case of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cut leafy greens and sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rust pitted in walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prep raw chicken breast, remove gloves, go into and come out of walk in cooler put on new gloves and begin prepping raw chicken again. No hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing gold bracelet while preparing food by fry station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water pooled around floor drain under three compartment sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rust pitted.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves while washing dishes in three compartment sink then come to cooks line and top sandwiches with ready to eat cut lettuce, tomatoes and onions using same gloves. Discussed with Operator about proper glove use and changing gloves between tasks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from charbroiler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and light switch in mop room soiled with dirt and grease.
Feb 26, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves to build sandwiches with ready to eat buns then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of dried food debris on tomato slicer blades under prep table in kitchen area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed tall stainless double door reach in cooler door handles with buildup of food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from burger conveyor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/damaged tiles under three compartment sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shields missing by three compartment sink and in kitchen by hamburger conveyor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris and dust on top of convection oven.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed sign and plastic covering urinal in men's bathroom stating it is out of order.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from prep sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing under three compartment sink by floor drain.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper and styrofoam to go containers not inverted on top of microwave. Operator inverted items during inspection.
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.