Hardee's
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Hardee's scores about where you'd expect for a Lake City restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee pulled up his pants with gloves on and continued food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-09-4
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/ Kimberly Hildebrand Food Manager certification expired 1-16-2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of Food Handler training for any current employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over burger cooker.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe under produce sink.
29-11-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
58
May 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burger freezer rim soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One male employee with no food handler training that has worked more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area drooping, gapping. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer lid damaged, exposing lid interior; ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in back kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One living fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Damaged ice cream freezer lid dropped black speckled particles on exposed ice cream below. Manager voluntarily discarded ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burger patty freezer lid area soiled with food debris. Microwave interiors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Ice cream freezer lid soiled with black mold-like substance. Hot water machine nozzle and surrounding area soiled with mold and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile drooping and leaving gap in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on rolling cart not inverted or protected. Manager flipped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid damaged, exposing lid interior, with mold growth.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of food shelf in prep area. Lamp rack for hot-holding unit soiled with grease accumulation. Hood and filters over burger cooker soiled with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Lid at chicken batter station missing handle.
14-12-4
50
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two 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 78 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 three 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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