Hardee's
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Hardee's has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Hardee's scores about where you'd expect for a Lake City restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter attached to mop sink bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label and label residue on food bin in back reach-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Ice chute in dining room soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in bucket and not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the splitter at the mop sink with a black hose attached, backflow on the other side connected to the sanitizer dispensing wall mount, operator flipped the backflow to the loose hanging hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wooden prep table top heavily stained/soiled, also old food debris in the creases of table top. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to hot water dispenser, employee placed new soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on top of flour mix at biscuit area, operator moved bag to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink and Togo food box on top of reach in cooler holding pre cut biscuits. Operator moved items to office. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door jams of the reach in freezers with the slide tops. Reach in freezer gasket on sliding top next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to the mop sink, with the head in the mop bucket no water present.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Next to chicken breading area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of buns on floor in back storage room. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Air vent at the biscuit prep area leaks onto floor, operator stated it is the air conditioning unit, technician will be called out to fix problem. **Warning**
36-32-5
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water spout soiled with lime scale build up. Hamburger cooker conveyer belt soiled. Interior white plate in ice machine. Both ice chutes on soda machines in the lobby.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By ice machine, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch on the reach in cooler at biscuit area.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer with raw hamburgers where the door and gasket is.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine and floor under ice machine.
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Hardee's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardee's 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 Hardee's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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