HARDEE'S
1024 N YOUNG BLVD, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352.493.1116
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JUL 25
FEB 26
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AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near ice machine. 2. One fly flying in rear storage area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg wash kept on time with no time mark.Egg wash had been out for 45 minutes per employee on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled, floors soiled with oil and food
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2025 posted.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food basket not identified and stored on top shelf above food served to the public. Manager placed basket on bottom shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( plastic food bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer on shelf and behind cooling unit
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach in cooler behind front register
Jun 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 37 rodent droppings on floor in storage area of kitchen, near soda syrup shelf. Manager had an employee clean the area during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building, in drive through area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door soled with mold-like and lime-like substances. 2. Nozzles of fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
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. Two employees working in kitchen handling food without proof of food handler training. Both employees stated they have been employed at this location for more than 60 days.
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. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas around nozzles of both fountain machines soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to two pans on clean dish shelf.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap with light showing through bottom of exterior door in kitchen near fryers. 37 rodent droppings found on floor in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen, especially along perimeter and below equipment soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Floors in exterior storage shed soiled with dirt and/or debris. 3. Ceiling tile in dry storage area soiled with dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored down inside mop sink. Manager hung the mops to dry during this inspection.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available anywhere in establishment. Three-compartment sink, prep sink, and handwash sinks 66F.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on exterior side of building in drive through area.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available anywhere in establishment. Three-compartment sink, prep sink, and handwash sinks 66F.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall below three-compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Open ceiling tile in kitchen above cookline.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near ice machine. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Employee drink cup stored on shelf directly beside clean pans below biscuit station. Employee removed the cup during this inspection. 2. Employee drink cup on shelf beside single-use meal bags at front counter. Manager removed the cup from the shelf during this inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near back door of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelf and around door of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind "Coke" nozzle at fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to side of one metal pan on clean dish rack.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tile above cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor throughout cookline soiled with food debris. 3. Floor throughout dry storage room soiled with dirt and/or debris below shelving.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside bottom of mop sink.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near ice machine. 2. One fly flying in rear storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Back-side of monitor at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Area around nozzle of "Coke" at fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. 3. Several ceiling tiles at cookline soiled with dust. 4. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground near fence behind maintenance shed, close to dumpster enclosure.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage areas soiled with food debris. 2. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 3. Switch boxes and ceiling tiles near fountain soda syrups soiled with sticky substance and/or food debris.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paint peeling from walls in dry storage area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall at front counter gauge in red.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone sitting on top of takeout cup carriers and above takeout lids on table near drive through window. Manager removed phone from area during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in rear storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom interior of reach-in freezer near cookline soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. Air vent at cookline soiled with dust. Floor below shelving inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles above prep sink in storage area soiled with black substance. Trash on floor below ice machine.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on shelf above condiment packets near drive through window. Manager removed hat from shelf during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Plastic fountain soda back stored directly on floor in storage area of kitchen. Manager removed soda from floor during this inspection.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No waste receptacle near handwash sink in dry storage area of kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor soiled with food debris throughout kitchen and storage areas. Ceiling tiles stained with black throughput kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box containing unwashed tomatoes stored on wire shelf above containers of ranch inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved unwashed tomatoes to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Aug 3, 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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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooped ice with artificial nails without wearing gloves.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below table in seating area near restrooms. Employee cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and backpack stored on shelf above straws and condiment packets near pickup window. Manager had employee remove both from shelf during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic pans wet nested on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents in food prep area of kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in food prep area of kitchen soiled with grease. Floor under shelving in dry storage area of kitchen soiled with food debris.
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.