Hardees
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Hardees has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Hardees' 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Allie, Clinton, Jamie, Mike,
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and back storage
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan above fryers Gasket upright freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Andrea, Mike and Anthony
53B-14-5
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. Operator claims they are with employee applications off site **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (46F - Cold Holding) had out, rapidly chilling item **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of green- like substance in the interior of the ice chute dinning area
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents accumulated dust in prep back
36-34-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink no sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and debris Gasket on white chest freezer black like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chicken breader leaned hand against wall then went to bread chicken without changing gloves Educated **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over cooked chicken 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer Soda syrup on floor dry storage
23-03-4
55
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped prep table down, did not wash hands and change gloves, working with brace on one hand with no glove. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time plan to Mr. Ken
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife stored in crack between prep table and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting in back sink area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets soiled throughout.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticker residue on several containers **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several units in kitchen need cleaned.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Hardees most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
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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