Hardee's #1500724
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Hardee's #1500724 has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Tavares average 66, so Hardee's #1500724 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to biscuit on shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 new employees. Provided forms employees and manger signed and date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Soda nozzles at drive thru. Ice chute at drive thru. Ice chute in dining area. Reach in cooler at front counter. White chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.pceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under all racks and equipments in the kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor in dry storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in the kitchen. White chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven across from ice machine interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in the kitchen. Handwashing sink. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Trash cans Reach in cooler gaskets. at front counter. White chest freezer gaskets at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flat top grill. Wall by prep table. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
35
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Country Ham (47F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Ice chute by drive thru Nozzles by drive thru **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent's throughout soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on dish drying rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of cook line and hot top grill **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer by cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven interior soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back dry storage area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled walk in cooler gasket soiled Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from ice machine
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flat top grill and prep table soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
29-11-4
41
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - country ham 49° , operator placed in freezer for quick cool. - loaded omelette mix 60° operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - boiler chain lower unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent in dining area. - vent in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler - walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - biscuit ovens - microwave on make line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -men's restroom - over front line. - dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - dry storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters over char boiler - exterior of biscuit oven - exterior of char boiler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - both reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - boiler chain,lower unit **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cold holding unit next to hand sink in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - floor in walk-in cooler - walk-in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors throughout entire kitchen areas. - floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - biscuit oven - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - men's restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - men's restroom
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters over boiler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - Gatorade stored in chest freezer in drive thru.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - soiled coffee filters at coffee station.operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area - lower charboiler chain - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: - ice chute at drink station in dining area (complied) - lower charboiler chain **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area next to drink station in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - over char boiler - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - interior of oven - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - men's bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixtures in men's room - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters over char boiler - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. - floors throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders (102F - Hot Holding) -Operator discarded tenders. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Operator moved all food products move to standup reach- in cooler. New temperatures: tomatoes 46°, lettuce 45°, sliced cheese 48°, shredded cheese 46° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area - lower charboiler chain
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. - 3 new hires
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area next to drink station in dining area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored next Shake flavors dispenser in drive thru.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk-cooler 50°, Operator placed a call in service person. Per operator walk-in cooler morning temp was 39°. Operator moved all items to large stand up Cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - over char boiler
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. - interior of oven
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - men's bathroom
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixtures in men's room
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters over char boiler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - standup reach in cooler in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand sink in drive thru.
33-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. - floors throughout kitchen area.
36-10-4
29
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - boiler oven chain - interior of oven - interior of fryers and baskets - interior of French fry holding bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: - ice chute at drink station in dining area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled floors throughout the entire restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in cooler - Walk-in freezer Under all equipment in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Men's bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - All walls throughout the entire kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 21 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk for milk shakes 55°. Cold holding unit broken . Operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. - boiler oven chain - interior of oven - interior of fryers and baskets - interior of French fry holding bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Soiled floors throughout the entire restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -mens room Urinal and toilet - **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All door handles on all equipment in the entire restaurant. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all ceiling tiles throughout the entire kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - various spots in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - boiler oven -cold holding unit next to flat top grill. - cold holding unit in drive thru. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front counter -Mop sink area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in cooler - Walk-in freezer Under all equipment in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - front counter. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of equipment that interferes with cleaning. - Multiple pieces of unused and broken equipment throughout kitchen areas **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in kitchen area. -biscuit ovens **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Men's bathroom **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior of all equipment in throughout the entire restaurant. -All speed racks in walk-in cooler -fryer speed rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding unit on cooks line next to flat top grill. -Chicken breading cold holding unit across from fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - All walls throughout the entire kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
23
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Ice chute at drink stations in dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Throughout the entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - over fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all ceiling tiles in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor throughout the entire kitchen areas -Walk-in cooler -Walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave next to hand sink. -biscuit ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Biscuit ovens **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen areas. -Hold Fliters over boiler, Fryers, Flat top grill. -fry speed rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Per operator cleaning is scheduled this week. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout the entire kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
52
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
12
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 1 major violation. 30 minor violations.
View 41 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand sink in kitchen area.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changing task.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); ham cheese setups (64F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lime away stored in kitchen area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at both drink stations in dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over boiler and fryer. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Horizon series Stand up cold holding unit in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Boxes and old equipment in Dry storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout the entire kitchen areas
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk-in freezer and dry storage area's.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen area
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the entire restaurant ( front and back of restaurant) Walk-in cooler and freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Mens room
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment in entire restaurant (front and back of restaurant)
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout the kitchen and dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the entire restaurant (front and back of restaurant)
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All vents throughout the entire restaurant ( front and back of Restaurant)
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo lids stored in dry storage area.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook on flat top grill.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Counter person
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large stand up reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the entire area.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on chicken station.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area next to hand sink. Oven across from ice machine.
22-08-4
5
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in freezer lid broken at front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of French fry hot holding box. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Freezer gaskets by stack ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler by drive through window. -Reach in freezer by broiler. -Shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's #1500724 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's #1500724 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's #1500724?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hardee's #1500724.
How does Hardee's #1500724 compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Hardee's #1500724 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Hardee's #1500724's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's #1500724 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardee's #1500724 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hardee's #1500724 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's #1500724 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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