Hardee's Restaurant

300 East Van Fleet, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hardee's Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Bartow restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in drawer on the cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the top/bottom reach in freezer between the fryers and the breading station.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started to work, engaged in handling equipment, sanitized towel buckets etc without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler.

31B-05-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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/ Sharlene Clark 10-15-2018 ServSafe.

53A-03-7

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser

14-69-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Restaurant on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardee's Restaurant.

How does Hardee's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Hardee's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Hardee's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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