Hardee's #1500975
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
35
Score
Across the available record, Hardee's #1500975 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Hardee's #1500975's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of reach in freezer over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of reach in freezer- no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -panned raw burger patties over fries in upright reach in freezer separated by a wire shelf. Operator placed panned burgers on sheet tray. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -interior of reach in coolers in biscuit area-interior of charbroiler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink at entry to kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-hot water turned off at hand sink on front line. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -beside fryers on cook line -biscuit area
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near back door
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dish area.
29-18-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall beside mop,sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filters missing /in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over charbroiler
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -cooking area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers, freezers and walk in cooler -exterior of charbroiler is heavily soiled -sides of flat top grill have residue buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored over biscuits in kitchen and next to open box of tea bags on front line. Operator moved buckets to a bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink on front line.
29-11-4
35
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -panned raw beef patty over panned raw pork patty -raw pork patty in same container as raw chicken patty Both in upright reach in freezer on cook line.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine at drive thru -interior charbroiler
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. -1 new employee Erica
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of ovens in biscuit making area have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind breading and slacking station, throughout the kitchen -cabinet door next to fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans in dish storage area
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -under holding unit on cook line
22-16-4
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef patties over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior tea basket -interior charbroiler
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 tile missing. -front lobby
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezer near cook line -exterior sides of walk in cooler -handle on reach in cabinet by fryers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hot water heater
29-11-4
55
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior trash can on back line -interior cabinet on cook line holding single service items -underside of hashbrown warmer -gaskets on walk in cooler door. Exterior walk in cooler door. -side and crevices between by soda machine in lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Fryer cabinets. Complied. Gaskets. Complied. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in -1 flying insect in cooking area -1 flying insect in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of polyurethane on shelf by serving trays in back storage area. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched face and beard, put gloves on without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -onion slicer in kitchen -tea basket on dish storage rack -interior spray hose -ice dispenser at front soda machine. -storage rack under microwave on cooks line -interior conveyor oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided Time as a Public Health Control form, operator filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the back interior corners of the ice machine/bin at soda station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing watch while scooping ice, making drinks and packaging food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and front door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris by soda boxes and under fryers on cook line. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by breading station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use pastry scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior trash can on back line -interior cabinet on cook line holding single service items -underside of hashbrown warmer -gaskets on walk in cooler door. Exterior walk in cooler door. -side and crevices between by soda machine in lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues by cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
26
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has residue buildup. Interior of reach in freezer near breading station is soiled. Iced tea holder on front line is soiled. Storage racks underneath microwave on cooks line are soiled. Ice scoop holder is soiled at ice bin. Walk in cooler racks have a residue buildup. Interior of conveyer oven is heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Storage racks not cleaned Walk in cooler racks have residue buildup Interior of conveyor oven is heavily soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Operator is waiting on technician. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling has a hole by the cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled throughout the establishment with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken outside the walk in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in wall by triple sink. Space in wall by the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights by back door and soda boxes are missing the proper shield, sleeve co **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing fan in kitchen area is soiled and dusty. Pans are encrusted with debris on rack by office. Top of conveyor oven has a buildup of residue. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Walk in cooler fans are dusty. All equipment needs cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Pans are still encrusted by office area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - One Live, small flying insect in kitchen at the front line area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette mix 54 f, and sliced cheese on cook line, held less than four hours per operator, transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has residue buildup. Interior of reach in freezer near breading station is soiled. Iced tea holder on front line is soiled. Storage racks underneath microwave on cooks line are soiled. Ice scoop holder is soiled at ice bin. Walk in cooler racks have a residue buildup. Interior of conveyer oven is heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in back kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by dust pan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling has a hole by the cooks line. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled throughout the establishment with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken outside the walk in cooler door. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone on prep table by biscuit prep area. Cigarettes and lighter on prep table by biscuit prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles by back door and mop sink **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Holes in wall by triple sink. Space in wall by the dry storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior and exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Lights by back door and soda boxes are missing the proper shield, sleeve co **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing fan in kitchen area is soiled and dusty. Pans are encrusted with debris on rack by office. Top of conveyor oven has a buildup of residue. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Walk in cooler fans are dusty. All equipment needs cleaning. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to to-go cups by drive thru area. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clamshell trails stored on floor in back kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall at the bottom of fryer basket slacking area is soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Wall by chicken breading station is soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
15
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Conveyor oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler entrance.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored in soiled container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooler to left of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -By fryers. -Under make line.
22-16-4
45
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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, - interior of biscuit oven - interior of reach in cooler on cooks line - feeder belt
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook assembling sandwiches wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and sides that open to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers and other equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at mop sink, wall tiles missing.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, light not functioning over breading station.
38-01-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non functioning equipment outside walk in cooler and in dry storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen, particularly behind fryers and biscuit station.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exteriors of all cooking equipment soiled - shelves under prep tables
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink not functioning near chest freezer. Employee states it was shut off due to leak.
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at several areas of establishment
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen areas
36-34-5
35
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese on cooks line found at 65F after 30 minutes. Corrective action taken: Place cheddar cheese into metal holding pan into ice water bath to achieve 41F or lower for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance at soda machine at drive thru window.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees that expired in 4/21
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired 4-1-2022. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer in kitchen not holding temp, but still being used to hold French fries.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has gaps at the threshold, sides and top that opens to the outside. Rear exit of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Also floor drain in drive thru is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at drive thru window.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of biscuit oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen outside of cooks line.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's #1500975 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's #1500975 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's #1500975?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hardee's #1500975.
How does Hardee's #1500975 compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Hardee's #1500975 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Hardee's #1500975's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's #1500975 have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hardee's #1500975 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hardee's #1500975 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's #1500975 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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