Hardees
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Hardees appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Hardees trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at 75F at handwash sink in rear prep area off kitchen area. Discussed with operator.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with slime. Soda dispensing nozzles in the drive thru area.
22-02-4
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in lobby area with a bucket to catch leak in dining room. Discussed with operator. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in lobby area.
36-32-5
95
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit in poor repair. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (100F 105F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Sandwich station in poor repair. Unit isn't working. Instructed Manager to add ice until repair is made.
14-11-5
61
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on interior plastic guard of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer near cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
86
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior plastic guard of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled -throughout kitchen area under equipment, racks floor soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near back door of kitchen. Water and mold like build up observed in light panel plastic cover
38-01-4
Basic - Multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through out kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -deep fryer basket storage rack near fryer soiled. -syrup pumps in bag in box station located in dry storage soiled -floor fan in drive through window soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in biscuit prep area, reach in freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Breading on dry storage shelf
08B-27-4
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 did not have timer buttons pushed, eggs were cooked approximately 10 minutes prior. Operator set timer.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Cook Cracking eggs, has fake fingernails, discussed with manager on duty and staff, cook put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-06-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook, visor, long ponytail
13-02-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing by bakery area and I dry storage.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage under equipment walk in cooler Wall soiled , multiple areas Ceiling tiles damaged Floor drain under prep sink **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves Table fan at drive through Self serve soda machine, behind nozzles and chute Multiple non food contact surfaces in bakery area
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Amber pans and ladles On dish rack, with clean pans have food residue
16-48-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink, operator hung mops **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at drive through < 200 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf in dry storage, next to and over food **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Hardees most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardees have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardees 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 Hardees inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees is inspected around two times per year on average.
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