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HARDEES

3992 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne FL 32901 · (407)366-9250

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1502785
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (46F - Cold Holding) had out, rapidly chilling item
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink. Educated operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Clinton,
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer Bottom reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Allie, Clinton, Jamie, Mike,
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and back storage
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan above fryers Gasket upright freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Operator claims they are with employee applications off site
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. Andrea, Mike and Anthony
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (46F - Cold Holding) had out, rapidly chilling item
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of green- like substance in the interior of the ice chute dinning area
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents accumulated dust in prep back
Basic/36-34-5
Ice bucket not inverted
Basic/10-14-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink no sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and debris Gasket on white chest freezer black like substance
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers
Basic/36-27-5

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.