HARDEES
36502 W SR 54, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813-395-5776
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024054574 | Jul 22, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled frozen raw burger patties and changed gloves without washing hands. Handle clean equipment and burger wrapper.
No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink at entrance to the kitchen and at rear handwash sink off cook line area near walk-in cooler door. Operator sent employee to the store to get soap. Soap present at end of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple areas of ceiling leaking from rain. Leaks present in middle of hallway to single service item storage across from three compartment sink and on top of biscuit reach-in cooler near prep area. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near wall behind ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. Some vents are missing covers.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten biscuit stored on top of bag in the box soda station. Operator discarded. Inspector discussed with operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stored on storage shelf in hallway next to walk-in cooler.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Employee removed oil from floor in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lime scale buildup on the left side of ice machine.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel buckets on cook line >500 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 200 ppm. 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer > 500 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over water heater has water damage Walk in cooler floor is buckled at seam, gives when stepped on. Walk in cooler floor soiled Walls in kitchen have dust/ grease
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling into bucket on floor by wall in prep room, approximately 2 feet on left side of prep sink. Water is splashing into bucket and onto floor. Operator mopped and sanitizer floor during inspection, and put trash can to catch water. Operator prepping lettuce in sink, water not dripping on food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and hinges of ice machine
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter.
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in roof of men's restroom.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee separating meats outside walk in cooler coughed multiple times and failed to wash hands. Manager instructed employee about proper hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink just outside office door used to dump ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink just outside office.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of microwave oven. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens near soda boxes have built up food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on prep line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on to go boxes in kitchen. Manager discarded boxes, eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. By mop sink and hot water heater
Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at three compartment sink
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.