HARDEE'S #5402
3439 HWY 77, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850.763.6227
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
APR 25
MAY 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 live small flying insect found in dining room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025041111 | May 14, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $200 |
| 6--2019009623 | Feb 21, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line. Manager printed a sign and posted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the steam table.
Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink area. Manager hung the mops correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on the cook line. Manager placed name on the shaker.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in drive thru area not easily accessible floor fan blocking access to sink. Manager placed fan in different area making sink now accessible.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in drive thru area does not have hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves not clean build up of food debris and mold like substance.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on the front line and some vents in the dining area and kitchen area and in front of the walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle broken can't closed properly.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, in the mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Broiler area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Metal flooring is coming up in the walk in cooler.
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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1 live small flying insect found in dining room.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in window sill in dining room.
May 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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1 live small flying insect found in dining room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47F, buttermilk 46F, raw chicken 45F, omelette mix 45F, sliced ham 45F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale. Sliced swiss cheese 47F, sliced American cheese 46F, shredded cheddar cheese 47F, per manager cheeses in walk-in approximately 5 days, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47F, buttermilk 46F, raw chicken 45F, omelette mix 45F, sliced ham 45F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale. Sliced swiss cheese 47F, sliced American cheese 46F, shredded cheddar cheese 47F, per manager cheeses in walk-in approximately 5 days, see stop sale.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in window sill in dining room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By front counter drink area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in drink station. Manager unclogged drain at time of inspection.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Grease build up on floor in freezer and kitchen area. Metal flooring in walk-in cooler coming up.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops stored in mop sink. Manager hung mops to dry at time of inspection.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed 5 food handlers on duty at time of inspection.
Floor in disrepair. Stainless steel floor in walk-in cooler buckled and loose. Manager states repair is scheduled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of soil inside walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on front of paper towel dispenser. Mold like substance and debris on speed rack in walk-in cooler.
Nov 28, 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
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink draining slowly.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes stacked before properly drying first.
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.