HARDEES OF LEESBURG
802 S 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.460.0410
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage/bacon mix 65f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Buns stored under paper towel dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Broiler conveyor.
Utensils in poor condition. -Grill brush missing bristles.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -From walk in cooler to prepping biscuits, no hand washing. Manager coached.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee wiping counters down, changed gloves no hand wash.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. -In side room.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Buns stored under paper towel dispenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Broiler conveyor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Ice cream freezer across from coffee machines.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -Siran wrap.
Utensils in poor condition. -Grill brush missing bristles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At mop sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm. Manager rechecked quat 200 ppm.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection 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 hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Drain cover(s) missing. -Side storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Along top inside edge of burger freezer under boiler. -Standing water in cooler under flat grill.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -Siran wrap.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ice machine. Manager turned on.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Above broiler and three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket on prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Under flat grill.
Jul 15, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Manager determined correct time. Cut lettuce and cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Lower conveyor on broiler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Plumbing under middle bay of three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler under flat grill.
Jan 12, 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. Conveyor grill.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Open access panel in side storage room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Left oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Plumbing under three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in biscuit prep cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condenser in walk in cooler.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Sausage mix.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Side room by lockers.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Buns stored under paper towel dispenser by handsink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top biscuit oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At drive through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Tray under conveyor. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage/bacon mix 65f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on biscuit mix in dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under prep sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer under broiler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler across from ice machine. -Standing water in biscuit prep cooler.
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