Hardees

3960 S. Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa Springs, FL 33838-4274

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hardees has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Hardees' latest score of 100 sits above the Florida average of 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 23, 2024

Complaint Full

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -cove molding detached from areas of wall in dry storage -cove molding broken under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal hotel pans stacked in clean dish area without proper air drying. Operator rewashed and dried pans **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind bag in box station in store room soiled -mold like growth along cove molding in curbed mop area -floors under/behind fryers, cook line equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked/broken plastic hotel pans in clean dish area. Operator disposed of broken pans **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line conveyor oven.

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under make line with sanitizer bucket soiled -cook line steam table interior soiled -rolling rack with microwave on cooks line soiled -tan push cart on cooks line holding iced items soiled -drain line near drive through hand wash sink soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warmer drawer pans in clean dish area have heavy grease/soil residue and staining **Repeat Violation**

16-48-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under/behind fryer station -under three compartment sink -dry storage room under all storage racks

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -damaged tiles In front of walk in cooler, under three compartment sink, ledge of curbed mop area. -Cove molding broken near entrance to mop area as well as multiple areas in dry storage. -wall behind deep fryer damaged, FRS sheeting bowing significantly. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Under/behind dumpster

33-19-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple soda fountains have mold like growth behind nozzles. Two fountains in guest self service area one at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink, hotel pans stacked and not allowed to properly air dry.

24-08-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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 Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six 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 two times, more than any other issue at Hardees.

Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardees have averaged around four 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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