Hardee's of Dunnellon
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
64
Score
Hardee's of Dunnellon has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dunnellon average 73, so Hardee's of Dunnellon trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 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. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificate for G. Howell expired on 09/10/2025.
53B-14-5
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. Two employees signed the employee health reporting agreement on 08/23/2025 and 08/25/2025 and do not have proof of food handler training. Manager stated both employees job duties include handling food.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional cooler at cookline near fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked and/or melted pans on clean dish rack. Manager removed them from the shelf to discard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Manager had an employee clean the inside of the cooler during this inspection. 2. Exterior of ice machine door soiled with flour. Employee cleaned the door during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to several pan lids on clean dish rack. Manager moved the lids to the warewash area to be cleaned during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe below three-compartment sink.
29-11-4
64
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with ice and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Handle on ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance. 2. Area behind nozzles on fountain machine in drive-through area soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside red mop bucket in storage room in back of kitchen.
42-01-4
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing oven and grill cleaner stored on prep table at cookline directly beside pan of cooked bacon and in-use tongs. Manager placed oven and grill cleaner on lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below chemical and dry storage shelving in back of kitchen soiled with trash and/or debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in cup of standing water at 68F near front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler doors near cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager manually set up the three-compartment sink, then 200ppm. Manager stated she will call eco lab for service today. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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 F.R.L.A. food handler certificate for Rosa J. Expired on 08/23/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground beside dumpster in enclosure beside building.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom shelf of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall above three-compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Ceiling tile in left side above three-compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Walk-in cooler floor below shelving soiled with food debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline Quaternary 0ppm.
21-08-4
64
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired certificate for Nelson Rodriguez. Certificate expired 08/23/2023.
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below shelving in dry storage area soiled with black substance. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Floor below shelving in drive-through area soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pan lids on clean dish rack in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in chemical storage area of kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler in biscuit-making area soiled with flour/food debris.
22-02-4
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. Three expired food handler certificate. Certificates expired on 06/09/2023, 08/01/2023, and 08/01/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside cabinet below fountain machine in lobby. Employee cleaned up and discarded dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat black area above ice chute at both fountain machines in lobby area soiled with mold-like substance. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Back-side of monitors above cookline soiled with dust. Manager had employee begin cleaning areas during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old label on side of clean plastic pan on shelf in dry storage room. Manager placed pan in warewash area to be recleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked plastic pans on shelf in dry storage area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans on clean dish storage rack in dry storage area. Manager discarded cracked pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and plastic trash scattered on pad around dumpster in dumpster enclosure beside building. Employee cleaned trash around dumpster during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to plastic pan lids on clean dish rack in dry storage area. Manager placed pans into warewash sink to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in enclosure beside building. Manager had an employee close dumpster lid during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 documents available at inspection time **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the cook line, microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's of Dunnellon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's of Dunnellon on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's of Dunnellon?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hardee's of Dunnellon.
How does Hardee's of Dunnellon compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Hardee's of Dunnellon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 73.
Has Hardee's of Dunnellon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's of Dunnellon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's of Dunnellon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hardee's of Dunnellon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's of Dunnellon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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