Hardee's #5402
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Hardee's #5402, the earliest from 2022. Hardee's #5402 was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Lynn Haven average 90, so Hardee's #5402 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line. Manager printed a sign and posted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the steam table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink area. Manager hung the mops correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on the cook line. Manager placed name on the shaker. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in drive thru area not easily accessible floor fan blocking access to sink. Manager placed fan in different area making sink now accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in drive thru area does not have hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves not clean build up of food debris and mold like substance.
23-03-4
82
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on the front line and some vents in the dining area and kitchen area and in front of the walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle broken can't closed properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, in the mop sink area.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Broiler area.
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Metal flooring is coming up in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
70
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 1 live small flying insect found in dining room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: No fly activity observed at callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in window sill in dining room. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: No dead flies observed at callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
82
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 1 live small flying insect found in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47F, buttermilk 46F, raw chicken 45F, omelette mix 45F, sliced ham 45F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale. Sliced swiss cheese 47F, sliced American cheese 46F, shredded cheddar cheese 47F, per manager cheeses in walk-in approximately 5 days, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47F, buttermilk 46F, raw chicken 45F, omelette mix 45F, sliced ham 45F, per manager items in walk-in overnight. See stop sale. Sliced swiss cheese 47F, sliced American cheese 46F, shredded cheddar cheese 47F, per manager cheeses in walk-in approximately 5 days, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead flies in window sill in dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in drink station. Manager unclogged drain at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Grease build up on floor in freezer and kitchen area. Metal flooring in walk-in cooler coming up.
36-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By front counter drink area.
36-22-4
52
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops stored in mop sink. Manager hung mops to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed 5 food handlers on duty at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Stainless steel floor in walk-in cooler buckled and loose. Manager states repair is scheduled.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of soil inside walk-in freezer door.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on front of paper towel dispenser. Mold like substance and debris on speed rack in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink draining slowly.
29-19-4
95
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes stacked before properly drying first.
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
90
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes stacked on drying rack not completely dry before stacking wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hamburger in box in walk in freezer not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes in box stored on floor in back storage area by three compartment sink. Manager moved Togo boxes to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hamburger in box uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry properly in mop sink.
42-01-4
82
Aug 2, 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. Observed lettuce and tomatoes out for service with no time stamp. Manager states that they are in the middle of shift change and products were just pulled. Manager placed time stamp on product. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ketchup packets stored on floor next to drive thru window.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straws in box stored on floor by dish area in back storage area.
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's #5402 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's #5402 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's #5402?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardee's #5402.
How does Hardee's #5402 compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Hardee's #5402 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lynn Haven average of 90.
Has Hardee's #5402's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardee's #5402 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's #5402 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hardee's #5402 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's #5402 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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