HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
100 W JEFFERSON ST, Quincy FL 32351 · 813-918-3355
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in kitchen and food preparation area. Operator stated the AC is temporarily down, and the door was held open due to a truck delivery.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple kitchen ceiling tiles above prep and kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in freezer on floor and storage rack under cooling unit.
Jan 5, 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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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.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee did not wash hands and change gloves after performing multiple tasks: using bump pad, grabbing cooked chicken, biscuits, and cooked eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Egg shell in hand sink by breading table in kitchen.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above service area in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents food/grease build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups lids in dispenser not covered by take out window.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls located in kitchen area has grease debris build up.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut lettuce in walk in. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grease chemical over food product strawberry syrup in dry storage area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink station in prep area. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water running to hand sink in prep area. Observed Manager turn hot water supply line on to hand sink, properly working. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed whisk stored with food contact service on hook by dish tank area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat and phone stored by service station. Priority: Basic
Observed: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly light over bread rack by triple sink area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with debris and grease build up under triple sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mop heads not drying and left out of mop bucket and mop sink. Priority: Basic
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in kitchen and food preparation area. Operator stated the AC is temporarily down, and the door was held open due to a truck delivery.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash cold holding at 53F. Operator placed egg wash in walk in cooler during time of inspection. New temperature: 41F
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area accumulated with mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup with no lid on food prep table in kitchen. Employee threw cup away during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of food equipment in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on cook line soiled with accumulated food residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed To Go containers on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed containers off floor during time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine, and nozzles soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice discarded in sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. On cook line.
Food stored on floor. Eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Cooking oil stored on floor on cook line.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slime on soda nozzle, mold-like substance on ice chute and surrounding nozzles. Manager began during inspection.
Floor in walk-in cooler in disrepair, water accumulation between floor panels.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to ketchup container. Operator moved sanitizer to low table.
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