HARDEE'S RESTAURANT #1500782
3795 34 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727.800.6845
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017041670 | Aug 22, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to standing reach-in cooler next to chicken prep area soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer holding beef patties.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom Blodgett oven soiled across from flat top grill. Interior of microwave across from fryers soiled.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer stained/soiled next to chicken station.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to chicken prep area slow draining
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored on top of cut and washed onion and tomato. Discussed with operator to relocate items. Operator relocated items.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around Soda nozzles soiled on soda machine in drive thru.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled with black mold like debris on soda fountain in drive thru.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in rear prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near self service soda fountain in lobby.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line. Oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris. Employee cleaned microwave area during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer and coolers soiled in kitchen.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched dirty pants and then proceeded to engage in food preparation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by batter station blocked by dust pan. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to store pan lid. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven of first double ovens has built up food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in clean and dry ware washing area.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.