Hardees
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hardees, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Perry average 81, so Hardees trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: mushroom sauce (56F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the mushroom gravy was thawed inside the walk-in cooler and placed into the reach-in cooler approximately 10 minutes prior. Inspector had the manager move the mushroom sauce to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Establishment has no proof of approved food handler training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Several employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Holes in lid of dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around ice machine door soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen propped open with two flies present in kitchen. Manager closed the door during this inspection. Gap in top corner of door leading to outside when closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use lids stored directly on floor in dry storage room. Manager placed the lids on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Exterior storage shed cluttered with equipment covering floor.
33-34-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 3. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. 4. Wall behind three-compartment sink soiled with black substance. 5. Floor in storage shed soiled with dirt and/or debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Several holes in ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. 2. Broken and/or missing cove molding throughout kitchen. 3. Hole in wall below handwash sink at cookline. 4. Gaps in wall at corner near three-compartment sink. 5. Vents on ceiling throughout kitchen rusted. 6. Interior of cabinet below fountain machine rusted. 7. Door release button broken and missing on interior of walk-in freezer door.
36-51-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Brown water seeping out from cracks on floor inside walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
39
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Walk-in freezer floor not in good condition.
36-09-4
95
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom gravy left out at 66°. Gravy put in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing a glove , Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 105°, manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler and freezer floors.
36-73-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Perry?
Hardees most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Perry average of 81.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardees have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hardees means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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