HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
1829 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 8139183355
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lettuce Sausage 51F Raw Chicken 51F Sausage 72F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lettuce Sausage 51F Raw Chicken 51F Sausage 72F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to ice machine. Operator added soap to hand sink during time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution exceeding the max concentration amount. Operator refilled sanitizer during inspection. New PPM: 400
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside and inside of walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed whisk handle touching sausage gravy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving soiled with food and or mold like substance near walk in cooler used to store clean dishes.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser by employee entrance with low batteries.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with food and grease debris in walk in cooler and storage room.
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.