Hardee's

451 E Altamonte Dr Fs09, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Altamonte Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -no vacuum breaker on black hose at mop sink splitter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**

29-34-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator put on gloves to change cold container for cheese, did not wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**

12A-07-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -mushrooms 121f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**

01B-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 46-48f on 3 lowest shelves in reach-in cooler across from ice machine less than 4 hours. Operator will ice product or move to freezer for temperature recovery. -cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler in storage area. Delivery just received, ambient temperature 50f. Recommend product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Raw chicken on lower shelf in reach-in cooler across from ice machine 47°f. Chicken brought from walk-in cooler approx 3 hours ago. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler in storage room 47°f. Ambient thermometer reading 45°. Operator received delivery of other products earlier today. Products moved to freezer for temperature recovery. **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. -operator states 4 hour plan hours are; 11:00-3:00, 3:00-7:00. Times not written on time chart. Per operator, product was discarded at 3:00 and new product removed from cooler. Sliced cheese 51f at 3:15. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: No time marked. Product out of refrigeration at 12:00. 4:00 discard time marked on sign. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Operator may provide proof via email. **Time Extended**

11-26-1

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Certificates located at different store. Operator may comply via email. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverages on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Hardee's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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