Hardee's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Hardee's has eight inspections in the public record. Hardee's was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Hardee's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 11, 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. Ice bin soiled with black mold-like substance. Ice chutes of dining room soda machines soiled with mold-like substance. Upper/underside of warming plate shelves soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Water nozzle area soiled with mold-like substance. Upper plates around soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance and old food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over mop basin.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease, dust and rust accumulation throuout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live fly near chicken station. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certificate recently expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with old food debris. Ice bin soiled with black mold-like substance. Ice chutes of dining room soda machines soiled with green mold-like substance. Upper/underside of warming plate shelves soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Knife holder rusty and soiled with dust and other unknown substance. Upper plates around soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on bins in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen burger patties uncovered in cookline reach-in freezer. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head on floor not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease, dust and rust accumulation throuout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
50
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior bin walls and white plate soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in hand wash sink dispenser across from three compartment sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer solution tested 0ppm. Manager remixed and retested at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Ice machine door-lip soiled with dust accumulation. Soda machine and coffee maker plates around nozzles soiled with food debris. Underside of shelves over prep line soiled with dust, food debris, and grease accumulation. Hood filters over burger machine soiled with carbon buildup and grease accumulation.
23-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Opened, unprotected box of powdered sugar on top shelf of storage area. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on lid stored on shelf in storage area. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
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 mold, grease and dust accumulations.
36-34-5
50
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 three 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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