Hardees
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Hardees eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Hardees is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves while washing dishes in three compartment sink then come to cooks line and top sandwiches with ready to eat cut lettuce, tomatoes and onions using same gloves. Discussed with Operator about proper glove use and changing gloves between tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from charbroiler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent bulbs over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and light switch in mop room soiled with dirt and grease.
36-27-5
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves to build sandwiches with ready to eat buns then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of dried food debris on tomato slicer blades under prep table in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed tall stainless double door reach in cooler door handles with buildup of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from burger conveyor. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/damaged tiles under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shields missing by three compartment sink and in kitchen by hamburger conveyor.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris and dust on top of convection oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed sign and plastic covering urinal in men's bathroom stating it is out of order.
32-23-4
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiping counter while wearing gloves then not changing gloves and preparing food after. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf across from burger conveyor. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust and debris on top of convection oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go containers not inverted by microwave. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for customers.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on wire shelf across from broiler wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles in front of the three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust and debris on top of convection oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go containers not inverted by microwave next to steam table. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed basting brush above three compartment sink with bristles and handle melted.
14-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Hardees most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardees have averaged around five 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 two times per year on average.
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