Hardees
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Hardees has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 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 three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average is 90, putting Hardees squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler located by the ice cream holding station.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located across from the cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized microwave with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Across from the three compartment sink two tiles missing corners allowing to accumulation in space
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser in drive Thru and dining area Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of paper towels on the floor in dry storage Operator removed from the floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wilmary Rodriguez expired
53A-03-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer equipment door gaskets by fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler. Employee swept and sanitized floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen food oil box on floor. Operator removed the oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By mop sink area
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. *Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line. Operator removed food debris and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled floors in walk-in cooler and freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pieces of lettuce in hand washing sink. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Maintenance on site working on the issue. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler shelves.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. By walk-in freezer across from the ice machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Out side by the wall.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Whisk in storage above three compartment sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back left corner of the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license from February 1, 2023. In inspection app license is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around the door and the shelves to the right.
14-69-4
Basic - Ketchup dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Employee cleaned area wash, rinse,and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - Soiled floors in walk-in freezer.
36-10-4
70
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed greasy spatula hanging on dish wall. Employee took spatula off dish wall to put in three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on the floor behind fryer.
36-73-4
Basic - Hard Mustard buildup around the dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Manager had employee clean dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Observed broken wall tiles near the storage area/mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed drink lips not inverted or protected from contamination. Employee inverted lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Dundee?
Hardees most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dundee average of 90.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardees have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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