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Hardee's Restaurant

5818 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hardee's Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Hardee's Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near ovens.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. No covers present on self-serve ice tea dispensers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Present throughout kitchen/back of house. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cook line. Buildup present on floor of freezer as well as lids of containers stored on top rack.
14-69-4
74
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/ debris build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Oct 26, 2023
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 raw chicken tenders 54F and raw spicy chicken tenders 52F in reach in cooler next to fryer station at 10:30. Per manager out since 9:30 and cooler not plugged in. Manager plugged in cooler, new temperatures at 11:00: raw chicken tenders 51F and spicy raw chicken tenders 50F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance surrounding soda machine nozzles in drive through area and accumulation of grease and soot on hood above broiler grill at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom shelf inside reach in freezer at fryer station.
22-16-4
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle biscuits with bare hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed cut lettuce placed out at 9:30pm marked with discard time for 3pm.
03F-01-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from drain. Observed employee install container to catch leaking water.
29-03-4
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee 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 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 three times per year on average.

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