Hardees
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
61
Score
Hardees appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Hardees trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed two employees wash hands less than 15 second's coached employees on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease and food debris on sides and behind equipment on cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between equipment on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sinks throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
61
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at on fitting . Hook up for equipment removed, located near chicken batter station.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near the rear of kitchen . Cardboard used to close opening.
36-36-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sinks throughout kitchen has plumbing pipes missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Next to ice machine And entrance to cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout under equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under water fountain **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 hand sinks **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 refrigeration units no longer in use.
33-31-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches in make table **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Ladies toilet leaking at bottom on floor. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Smells of urine men.
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Between storage rack and stove
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach between oven and storage rack in the kitchen management cleaned up roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low refrigeration unit located in kitchen Microwave located inside of refrigeration unit **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. mop sink area Kitchen behind hand sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Condenser **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 hand sinks with buckets leading from pipe Over floor grate
29-08-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's
32-23-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout establishment kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment
36-27-5
45
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 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 operator with forms **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with forms **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above clean dishes
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. On faucet fixture on other side of mop sink
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in the wall at mop sink. Several holes in back of kitchen near mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave inside soiled under prep table
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor all kitchen
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Both hand sinks missing pipes. Water draining into bucket.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths not completely submerged.
21-12-4
55
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of ovens exterior. Walk in freezer gasket soiled..
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled throughout kitchen. 2 vents above clean dish storage rack heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing inside walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle stripped on hand wash sink in back of kitchen.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of hand sink in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink large hole and several holes in back of kitchen near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Hardees most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardees have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardees 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 Hardees inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees is inspected around two times per year on average.
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