Hardee`S 1503959

5425 Cotton Street, Graceville, FL 32440
American
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hardee`S 1503959 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Hardee`S 1503959's latest score of 82 falls below the Graceville average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and above service station near cash registers. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding floor tile missing by char-broiler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors has grease build up by kitchen equipment near kitchen line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing on floor by mop sink and back door area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
82
May 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage overflowing from urinal in men's bathroom. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed raw sewage backed up from floor drain in kitchen between double door reach in cooler and make table and in women's bathroom. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects in the following locations: 5 in kitchen, 3 in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
52
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken patties 106F, steak patties 98F hot holding. Manager voluntarily discarded all 5 chicken patties and 5 steak patties. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's bathroom with objectionable odor. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed men's bathroom not clean. Manager went to clean bathroom at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live small flying insects in the following locations: 2 in dry storage area and 2 in mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding near charbroiler.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole/gap at threshold of exterior back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing and broken floor tiles near fryer and by back door.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with an accumulation of dust and grease in kitchen area. Also observed ceiling tile with black mold-like substance in mop area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle to door at fry station soiled and sticky.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Thawing- raw chicken 40F. Thawing in standing water with just a trickle of a water drip in 3 compartment sink.
06-08-5
Basic - Two employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks stored on 2 shelves in walk in cooler.
12B-13-4
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - 50-08-7 Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink area not hung to dry properly.
42-01-4
95
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered for protection behind main service counter.
25-06-4
95
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by prep sink in kitchen area next to drain that water is draining onto floor.
36-22-4
95
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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. Manager states it was removed from walk in cooler at 2:00 and employee placed time stamp on product. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor next to office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hamburgers in box in walk in freezer not covered open to contamination.
08B-12-5
78
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on top of wrapped buns. Observed spray bottle over food prep area.
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back mop area with mold like build up in area on walls and floor.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed French fries and hamburger in walk in freezer open. Ice cream at front of kitchen line in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by back storage area not hung to dry.
42-01-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee`S 1503959 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee`S 1503959 on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee`S 1503959?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hardee`S 1503959.

How does Hardee`S 1503959 compare to other restaurants in Graceville?

Hardee`S 1503959 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Graceville average of 86.

Has Hardee`S 1503959's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee`S 1503959 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee`S 1503959 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 1503959 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee`S 1503959 is inspected around five times per year on average.