HARDEES
3960 S. SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa Springs FL 33838 · 352-419-4245
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor under soda bibb rack. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room soiled with black mold-like substance. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing under 3 compartment sink Floor soiled with grease/food debris next to flat top grill in kitchen and in back storage area.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Inspection 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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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. John
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. John, operator had employee sign during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor under soda bibb rack. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Floor soiled under fryer area and in walk in freezer. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Interior of steam table in cook line area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -cove molding detached from areas of wall in dry storage -cove molding broken under three compartment sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal hotel pans stacked in clean dish area without proper air drying. Operator rewashed and dried pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind bag in box station in store room soiled -mold like growth along cove molding in curbed mop area -floors under/behind fryers, cook line equipment soiled
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked/broken plastic hotel pans in clean dish area. Operator disposed of broken pans
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line conveyor oven.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under make line with sanitizer bucket soiled -cook line steam table interior soiled -rolling rack with microwave on cooks line soiled -tan push cart on cooks line holding iced items soiled -drain line near drive through hand wash sink soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warmer drawer pans in clean dish area have heavy grease/soil residue and staining
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles through kitchen stained/soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -along rear wall in kitchen storage area -along wall near ice machine - in curbed mop area -under three compartment sink -tiles at walk-in cooler door floor gap
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink on shelf above food for service in walk in cooler. Operator moved to employee area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, Under/behind equipment throughout kitchen area
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Front gates of enclosure damaged/missing
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind deep fryers in kitchen bowed
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic pans in clean dish area
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.