Hardee's

515 E Canal St, Mulberry, FL 33860

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hardee's has been inspected six times since 2022. Hardee's was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mulberry restaurant scores 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic full size shallow pans on clean dish rack. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1/3 pan on clean dish rack. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in reach in freezer, employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door upright unit, employee cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper area.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on interior of door.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on sides of kitchen equipment.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in Traulsen 2 door unit.

14-33-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

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

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of reach in freezer next to fryer, employee cleaned side of unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six 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 three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.

How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Hardee's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Palace Pizza

2054 Sheperd Rd

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

The Passport Cafe

212 E Canal St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Taco Bell # 138

6753 N Church Ave

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Mulberry → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Mulberry