Hardee's Restaurant #1500782
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
70
Score
Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Hardee's Restaurant #1500782's latest score of 70 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom Blodgett oven soiled across from flat top grill. Interior of microwave across from fryers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer stained/soiled next to chicken station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to chicken prep area slow draining **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored on top of cut and washed onion and tomato. Discussed with operator to relocate items. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to standing reach-in cooler next to chicken prep area soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer holding beef patties.
14-69-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around Soda nozzles soiled on soda machine in drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled with black mold like debris on soda fountain in drive thru.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in rear prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near self service soda fountain in lobby.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line. Oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris. Employee cleaned microwave area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer and coolers soiled in kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
90
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hand wash sink near chicken prep station not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly by ice machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 ant in office area on shelf.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed trash with gloves on and went back to working with food without changing gloves or a hand wash.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table in prep area: sausage (128F - Hot Holding); ham (128F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F. Hot holding at 144 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gravy, sausage and ham held on time but no available paperwork. Inspector emailed paperwork for Time to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter are not protected against contamination.
25-06-4
35
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly found next to walk in and dry storage 1 live fly found next 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steak over fries in tall double door reach in freezer at end of cook line. Discussed proper food storage **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has incorrect time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Cut lettuce and cut tomatoes had time marks stating the items were put out at 11:00 am and they were put out 10:00 am. Employee corrected time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-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. Manager educated about food safety training requirements. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License provided expired 02/01/2022. Manager educated about printing out most updated license. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated employee on cook line. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Flat plans on shelf next to triple sink have some wet nesting. Employee moved pans to continue fully drying. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burnt food debris on top of conveyor belt oven on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed lettuce and tomatoes held above ready to eat/pickles. Manager educated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's Restaurant #1500782?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's Restaurant #1500782.
How does Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Hardee's Restaurant #1500782's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 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 Restaurant #1500782 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's Restaurant #1500782 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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