Hardee's #1525

4200 Us Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hardee's #1525 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Pace restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for cole slaw in walk-in cooler.

14-01-5

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Upon callback inspection, no employee training available **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area

24-08-4

Feb 22, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken tenders at 49f and egg wash at 55f for 2 hours. Operator disposed of both items.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders at 49f and egg wash at 55f for 2 hours. Operator disposed of both items. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in back storage area. Operator oriented pans to allow them to air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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53B-01-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing beside back door.

36-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Area around air vents above cook line soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in kitchen

24-08-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on line soiled

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's #1525 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's #1525 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's #1525?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's #1525.

How does Hardee's #1525 compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Hardee's #1525 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pace average of 92.

Has Hardee's #1525's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's #1525 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee's #1525 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 #1525 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's #1525 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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