Hardee's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Hardee's eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up two times.
Hardee's latest score of 61 falls below the Crystal River average of 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gyro Meat (130F - Hot Holding) in warmer off cook line. Discussed proper holding temperature with operator and option for time as a public health control.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided and shut off at employee handwash sink to the right of the walk-in cooler and in drive thru area. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the walk-in cooler and on cook line. Operator placed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the walk-in cooler and at handwash sink on the cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on cook line above and next to cooler. Employees moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Aug 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing biscuits with multiple bracelets
13-07-4
95
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cake in walk in cooler not segregated from food for sale. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on rear prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Hot water heater in rear of kitchen bottom rusted, rust staining/soiling floor area around water heater -ice machine door hinge damaged
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's room
31B-04-4
82
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator drove 30 minutes to Homosassa to another Hardees to borrow the proper sanitizer. Operator was unable to locate the proper bleach at the store, so chose to borrow from another Hardees. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage near bag in box station
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper portion of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer near fry station handles/exterior soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind hot water heater
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink area
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fry station Reach in freezer near ice machine
22-16-4
67
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed vacuum breaker installed on incorrect end of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Coolers interior soiled. - interior of ice bin soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using test kit that is expired, operator provided new one. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens restroom hot water knob not functioning.
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler .
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has expired license on wall, but is up to date in the system. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors and drains in kitchen and dry storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Sides of cooking equipment and coolers - under soda cabinet
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob in mens restroom not functioning properly stays on does not turn off, operator shut hot water side off until repairs can be made.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pre portions of ice cream cups in reach in freezer. Discussed using plastic wrap to cover with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Soiled mop head on floor of mop sink.
42-01-4
41
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By hot water heaters.
36-32-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Hardee's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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