HARDEE'S
504 W VINE ST, Kissimmee FL 34741
Last inspected Jul 16, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
AUG 23
NOV 23
JUL 24
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JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 lb Shredded Cheese in reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fully cooked sausage in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 46F in freezer for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to another cooler to recover temperature.
Bathroom facility not clean.
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Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse shelf with purse.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at drive through window.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line.
Light not functioning. In walk-in cooler. 3/5 lights burned out under hood filter at flat top grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to flat top grill.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at back exit door.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 lb Shredded Cheese in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken tender temping at 47F. Per operator item was placed in the reach-in cooler less than 2 hours. Advised operator to ice down chicken for temperature recovery.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food prep with hair resting on shoulders.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Chicken breading left on floor under paper towel dispenser.
Food stored on floor. Chicken breading stored on the floor next to towel dispenser near breading station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by hand washing sink on the cooks line and chicken breading station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container with no label.
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it.
Jul 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink draining onto floor by mop sink.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes holding at 63f, cut lettuce at 71f on prep cooler. Per Hardee's osg produce should be used at room temperature.
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. Chart is marked for 7/12.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at 3 bin sink area hard to use.
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 Employee training available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut produce.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches, bracelets etc.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink draining onto floor by mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Advised to rewash all items that were once washed and rinsed. Educated manager and employee on proper wash rinse and sanitize properly.
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Floaters in 100f degree water. Advised to empty water, scrub sink then refill with 75-80 degree water and re-test sanitizer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Various items piled high in handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks heavily soiled as if they are used as dump sinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager states she has them but can not find.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at handwash sink at 3 bin sink area and prep area at end of char grill.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Advised to rewash all items that were once washed and rinsed. Educated manager and employee on proper wash rinse and sanitize properly.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, items on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall, walk in cooler area with ripped or torn metalat bottom.
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Floaters in 100f degree water. Advised to empty water, scrub sink then refill with 75-80 degree water and re-test sanitizer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishwasher area soiled with black mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. Appears to have a missing pin.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.