HARDEE'S NEWBERRY
24915 W NEWBERRY ROAD, Newberry FL 32669 · 3524726500
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several live spiders and spider wens on walls in exterior storage shed containing single-use items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026017791 | Dec 3, 2025 | May 19, 2026 | $480 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Nozzles and ice chute at fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease. 2. Cloth oven mitts in baking station heavily soiled with grease and/or black substance. 2. Shelf beside fryer soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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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. Time marks for shredded lettuce, cut tomatoes, and cheese marked as 11am. Manager stated the items were restocked at 1pm and added the proper time markings during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with artificial nails scooped fries without wearing gloves.
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. One employee working in kitchen without food handler training and without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below dry storage shelf near walk-in cooler. Manager swept both during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink cup and one drink can on top of reach-in cooler near cookline. An employee moved both drinks away during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and jacket stored on shelf above soda syrup on dry storage shelf. Employee removed the personal items from the area during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. 1. Trash on ground behind dumpster inside enclosure. 2. Trash on ground behind dumpster enclosure.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from one dumpster inside enclosure.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. No handwash sign at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. 2. Handwash sign obscured by wall repair near fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles at fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Lids of both dumpsters left open.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on top of box containing biscuit flour in back of kitchen. Manager removed the sanitizer bucket from the area during this inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use cups stored directly on floor in dry storage area. An employee placed the cups on a shelf during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles, air vents, and light covers soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. 2. Floor in corner of kitchen near walk-in cooler soiled with oil. 3. Floor in kitchen near fryers soiled with grease and food debris. 4. Floor along wall near three-compartment sink soiled with dirt and debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded cooler and rolling rack stored outside beside dumpsters inside enclosure.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe on wall in back of kitchen, near chemical storage shelf.
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.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several live spiders and spider wens on walls in exterior storage shed containing single-use items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing mold and mildew remover stored directly on top of box containing single-use cups in exterior storage shed. Manager removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red spray hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bottom shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Nozzles and ice chute at fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
No soap, handwash sign, and/or paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 1. No soap at handwash sink at drive through window. Manager replenished the soap during this inspection. 2. Paper towels dispenser unable to disperse towels at handwash sink in drive through window. Manager fixed the towel dispenser during this inspection. 3. Handwash sign obscured by trim on wall at handwash sink near fryers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles in reach-in cooler near cookline sticky with grease and/or food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Open ceiling tile at cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee purse stored in shelf above containers of cooking oil in back of kitchen, near walk-in cooler. 2. Employee's bag and jacket stored on shelf above soda syrup in dry storage area. 3. Employee's phone stored on prep table above single-use cups in drive through area. Manager removed all items during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Several cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen. 2. Cracked cove molding at mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on floor below fryer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground behind dumpster enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on lower portion of door to walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster on left side in enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease. 2. Cloth oven mitts in baking station heavily soiled with grease and/or black substance. 2. Shelf beside fryer soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster on right side in enclosure left open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box containing sleeve of single-use foam trays stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager placed them on a shelf during this inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining and/or standing water in handwash sink near fryer.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Construction materials scattered on floor in exterior storage shed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several ceiling tiles at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Several light covers on ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. 3. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. 4. Floor along walls throughout kitchen and storage areas soiled with food debris, dirt, and/or grease. 5. Floor and walls in exterior storage shed containing single-use items heavily soiled with dirt and/or black substance. 6. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old sink and cooler stored outside in dumpster enclosure.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe on wall in back of kitchen, near chemical storage shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop sink. Manager hung the mop to dry during this inspection.
Nov 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee at cookline touched his nose with bare hand, then handled the fryer basket handle with the same hand without first washing hands. 2. Employee at cookline put gloved finger in his ear, touched his glasses, then handled a tray containing ham without first washing hands or changing gloves. Inspector stopped employee, had him wash hands and out on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Oct 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee at cookline touched his nose with bare hand, then handled the fryer basket handle with the same hand without first washing hands. 2. Employee at cookline put gloved finger in his ear, touched his glasses, then handled a tray containing ham without first washing hands or changing gloves. Inspector stopped employee, had him wash hands and out on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left the restroom and entered the kitchen without washing hands, touched her face with bare hands, then began preparing drinks for a customer. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at the drive through window.
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. Sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese at the cookline indicated by manager as being held using Time as a Public Health Control missing time marks. Manager stated they were placed on the line at 10am and added the proper time marks during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Grill cleaner stored on shelf at cookline directly beside bottle of margarine. 2. Bottle containing oven cleaner stored on shelf directly above containers of cooking oil near walk-in cooler. All chemicals were moved during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with black painted nails scooped fries without wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Coke nozzle on fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris and/or slimy substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler blocked by rolling rack. Employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed six employees working in the kitchen handling food without a certified food manager present. A certified food manager arrived during this inspection, but stated she was not staying.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near cooler at front counter. 2. Two dead roaches inside cabinet below fountain machine in lobby. All were swept up during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler at cookline nonfunctional.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Shelf beside fryers soiled either grease. 3. Sides of cookling equipment at cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Lids of of dumpster left open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing paper napkins stored directly on floor in chemical storage area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. 3. Floor under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 4. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee added a second bucket below it during this inspection.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying in kitchen near three-compartment sink. 2. One fly crawling on bottom of takeout container at cookline.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing between red hose connection and splitter added to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tip of "Coke" nozzle at fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near cookline completely blocked with large trash can and equipment. Manager unblocked the trash can during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher filling with water inside handwash sink beside ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Several missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster and in parking lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler disconnected. Manager stated it is temporary for repairs and will be reconnected as soon as possible.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with black substance. 2. Floor under and behind equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelving inside walk-in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood walls throughout back of kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in several area on each side of cookline. Water is leaking very close to cooking and food storage equipment and employees are dodging water while handling food. Manager blocked off the area and discontinued using equipment in that area during this inspection. Seven day callback per Robert.
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several dusty air vents throughout kitchen. 2. 11 ceiling tiles in lobby area soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Floor in storage shed soiled with dirt and debris. 4. Wall behind fountain soda syrups in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. 5. Wall below front counter soiled with black substance.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Open carton of milk in reach-in cooler at front counter missing date mark. Manager and employee at front counter confirmed that it was not opened today or yesterday, and were unable to determine when it was opened.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door soiled with sticky substance.
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 employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open carton of milk in reach-in cooler at front counter missing date mark. Manager and employee at front counter confirmed that it was not opened today or yesterday, and were unable to determine when it was opened. Stop sale issued.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Paint peeling from air vent on ceiling near mop sink. 2. Several wall panels bulging with gaps leading to interior of walls in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted in front of ice machine. Manager inverted buckets during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside blue co2 tanks. 3. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen behind fryers. Manager swept up all dead roaches during this inspection.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Scratches along bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on bottom of outside of walk-in freezer door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster on left side.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Handle of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. 2. Bottom interior and gaskets on reach-in freezer door near fryers soiled with food debris. 3. Area around nozzles and around ice chute soiled with mold-like substance at drive through window.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use foam containers stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager removed boxes from floor during this inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery operated leaf blower stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager removed blower from top of ice machine during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several dusty air vents throughout kitchen. 2. 11 ceiling tiles in lobby area soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Floor in storage shed soiled with dirt and debris. 4. Wall behind fountain soda syrups in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. 5. Wall below front counter soiled with black substance.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted on rolling cart beside ice machine. Manager inverted both buckets during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored directly on the floor in kitchen near the walk-in cooler. Manager placed frying oil on a shelf during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink at drive though in kitchen. Manager printed and hung a new handwash sign during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles of fountain machine at drive through soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Eight pans on clean dish rack with remnants of old labels stuck to side of containers. Labels must be completely removed during warewashing.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles stained and/or splattered with food debris throughout kitchen. 2. Air vents near dry storage and mop sink soiled with black substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing flour missing label on shelf near walk-in cooler. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice from ice machine without wearing gloves. Inspector educated employee on glove usage during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler containing biscuits near cookline soiled with food debris. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black 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. Employee stated they were hired approximately three months prior to inspection. Establishment has no proof of employee training for this employee.
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 new employees working in kitchen without proof of food handler certificates who have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager with new copy during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two uncovered employee drink cups on wire shelf above takeout bags in dry storage area. Manager removed drink cups from area during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked clear plastic pans on clean dish rack near warewash area. Manager discarded cracked pans during this inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Tube lights in chemical storage area not shielded.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Three clear plastic pan lids with remnants of old labels stuck to them on clean dish rack near warewash area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors throughout kitchen, especially under and around equipment soiled with food debris and/or grease. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored down inside mop sink. Employee hung mops to dry during this inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline 500+ppm. Employee empties and refilled sanitizer bucket from sink, then 400ppm.
Jul 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near pickup window. One fly on deflector plate inside ice machine. Manager removed fly and then cleaned and sanitized the deflector plate during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connections after splitter in mop sink. Manager added backflow prevention device after splitter during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near dry storage area. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Both were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris under and around equipment. Floor below tables at pickup window heavily soiled with food debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked plastic pan on clean dish rack in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at pickup window soiled with a mold-like substance. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in dining area soiled with a mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic pan lids with remnants of old labels on the clean dish rack in kitchen near dry storage area.
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