Hardee's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hardee's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Hardee's Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Hardee's Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 53F. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense guacamole. Operator removed bowl during time of call back. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed 2 employees wash hands for approximately 5-7 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish cleaner stored on hand wash sink near warmers.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in any dispensers. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers and inserts, ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle for ground beef touching food on hot hold line.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded chicken thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet stored in mop bucket, mop sink area.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in working container not labeled near hot hold line.
02D-01-5
43
May 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quart sanitizer at 500ppm.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front line cooler thermometer at 25F took temperature of milk at 39F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front line cooler not labeled with date opened. Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor under charbroiler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on gaskets located in front cooler by grill.
23-03-4
58
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink across from drive thru, to only read at 84 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
82
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs being hot held at 134 degrees. Manager discarded the item. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of 94-96 at hand washing sink in front of ice bin.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under drink dispenser at serving window.
29-11-4
Basic - Top of both ovens soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine/bin. Observed built up of mold like substance on ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried above three compartment sink- wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing signage at all hand sinks used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - No trash bin at hand washing sink in the back.
33-06-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's Restaurant.
How does Hardee's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Hardee's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Hardee's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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