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Hardee's Restaurant

8407 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
American
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hardee's Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hardee's Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Restaurants in Port Richey average 80, so Hardee's Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live ants were found by the register cart near the drive-through window. The operator killed the ants, cleaned them up, and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The bathroom on the left side has no paper towels. The operator placed paper towels in the bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips just expired on 3/15/2026.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 cracked container. The operator discarded the cracked container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket by chicken breading station > 400 ppm, corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on prep cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of soda, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water, employee stated he only used cold water to wash his hands, water temperature 83F **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at any of the hand wash sinks, prep sink and 3 compartment sink both have hot water. Water temperature at hand sinks was 94F **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line, manager refilled soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer by charbroil **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hose at 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food has no beard guard on, employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Hardee's Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hardee's Restaurant 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 inspected?

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

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