HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
608 OHIO AVE S, Live Oak FL 32064 · 386.362.7238
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in freezer bottom soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back wand wash sink in men's restroom. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease accumulation, rust, and mold-like substances.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in burger reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Cook touched clothing and ear piece without washing hands
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Richard expired 5/28/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in fry freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. Replaced during this inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout restaurant
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Biscuit cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean prep pans on clean dish storage shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.) Reach in cooler gasket. Meat cooler 2.) Walk in cooler heavy dust build up 3.) Gaskets reach in freezer- heavy food buildup 4.) Hood filters throughout have heavy grease buildup 5.) Backsplash of beverage system in dining area 6.) Flour storage shelving has heavy old food buildup. (Shelving cleaned during this inspection)
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On lids on clean dish storage shelves
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Employee touched his face and continued food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Mold in bottom of reach-in cooler at front service area. Mold-like substance, slime, and old food debris around perimeter of reach-in freezer burger freezer and on ice buildup within freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease accumulation, rust, and mold-like substances.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and jacket on wire shelf above opened cases of coffee.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in burger reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under grill across from office.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil on cookline floor; cases of beef, hash rounds, and fries on floor f walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burger oven hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Backsplash and chute holder f soda machines soiled with mold-like substances. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Utensils in poor condition. Handle melted on spatula used to cook eggs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop basin not hanging to dry.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine upper plate soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with old food and grease accumulation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back center handwashing sink. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease, dust, and rust accumulations.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near c/o tank.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in burger reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fan soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and residue n stored bins on back rack.
Utensils in poor condition. Melted handles on two spatulas on back storage rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris/mold-like substance.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Dining room soda machine nozzle soiled with mold-like substance. Water heating machine nozzle soiled with scale/mold-like substances.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash sweep container. Employee moved.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease, dust, and rust accumulations.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and hand purse on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Door broken of drive through reach-in cooler. Manager has ordered new door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor from leak at three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Opened case of French toast on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris/mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under three compartment sink resulting in standing water on floor.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine chutes and surrounding plates soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Black, mold-like substance on interior of ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and a/c vents soiled with dust, rust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid broken. Ice buildup in burger freezer under cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Hoods, filters and piping soiled with grease accumulation over fryers. Underside of shelves, racks, and heating compartments at prep table soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Drive-thru soda machine plates around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food bins in walk-in cooler and cleaned dishware storage rack. Manager removed for cleaning.
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.