Hardee's Restaurant

1829 Capital Circle Ne, Tallahassee, FL 32308

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hardee's Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Hardee's Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lettuce Sausage 51F Raw Chicken 51F Sausage 72F. Operator placed food items inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine.

36-22-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to ice machine. Operator added soap to hand sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside and inside of walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed whisk handle touching sausage gravy.

10-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving soiled with food and or mold like substance near walk in cooler used to store clean dishes.

23-03-4

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser by employee entrance with low batteries.

31B-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with food and grease debris in walk in cooler and storage room.

36-73-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. All training for employees expired. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays stored upright above hot holding station.

25-06-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink right of ice bin.

31A-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal panel behind ice shoot to have a black substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoned bread crumbs inside walk in cooler without a common name.

02D-01-5

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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 Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 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 three times per year on average.

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