HARDEES
1616 US HWY 41 NW, Jasper FL 32052
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
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APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (121F - Hot Holding) in middle warming shelf. Manager moved to hot box.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of faucet in mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled with old food debris. Nozzles of drive thru soda machine soiled with old food debris.
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. No proof of employee training.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on kitchen floor behind grease receptacle.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above broiler greasy. Fry rack next to fryers greasy. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach-in cooler across from fryers.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection 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. Mold-like substance on drive-through ice chute.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in vertical reach-in freezer. Gaskets torn on hot holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over burger oven soiled with grease accumulation.
Sep 19, 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
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on microwave. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on hot holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances on horizontal lever behind ice chute of drive-through soda machine. Hood over burger oven soiled with grease accumulation.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee at register pulled up pants, moved to kitchen, dumped old food, donned gloves, and began preparing sandwich without washing hands. Manager had him stop and wash hands at inspectors prompt.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Microwave splash cover in hand wash sink across from fryers. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink across from fryers. Manager replaced.
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. Employee James working over 60 days with no Food Handler Certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on hot holding warmer. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood over burger oven soiled with grease accumulation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in front reach-in cooler on upper shelf not segregated or marked. Manager moved to proper storage area.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter on bibb at mop sink. Manager installed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room ice chute soiled with mood-like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine. Manager replaced during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid broken. Ice buildup at door of walk-in freezer and in ice cream freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole and space around drain pipe under front hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer hood over burger cooker soiled with grease accumulation. Upper backsplash of both soda machines soiled with mold-like substances. Underside of hot holding shelves/pass-through soiled with old food debris and grease. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances throughout kitchen.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water machine soiled with scale and mold-like buildup.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid broken. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer hood soiled with grease accumulation. Underside of hot holding shelves/pass-through soiled with old food debris and grease. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on stored food bins. Manager removed for cleaning.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Syringe and tube of diabetic medicine (per manager) in unlabeled food bag, stored on middle shelf in walk-in cooler over unopened case of chicken. Manager labeled, placed in bin, and moved to bottom shelf.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager emptied and remixed solution; retested triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (121F - Hot Holding) in middle warming shelf. Manager moved to hot box.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on one side after splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water machine soiled with scale and mold-like buildup.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind and below ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Two soda syrup bags on floor. Manager moved to shelving.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No filters in hood. Employee retrieved and installed them at managers request.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer hood soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on stored food bins. 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.