Hardee's
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hardee's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Weeki Wachee facility scores 91, putting Hardee's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of fryers and cove molding broken and in disrepair in multiple areas of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine, three compartment sink, prep area table across from walk-in cooler, and to the right of the ice cream dispensing area at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers equipment and fryer vents soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking on bag of liquid eggs near cool line. Employee marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of frozen raw beef burgers stored over opened bag of ready-to-eat french fries in freezer near cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor in walk in cooler in disrepair. Floor under fryers in cook line area soiled. Wall in fryer area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Both microwaves in cook line area
22-08-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage laminate floor damaged, soft **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles in kitchen show damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
78
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading zero ppm, operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Walk in cooler and freezer floors worn/damaged **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled/damaged throughout establishment
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Laminate floor in dry storage is damaged and soft. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind equipment on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near chicken breading station had ice build up in top area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under three compartment dish sink.
29-44-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator drained and refilled to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain in customer self service area has sticky substance build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -No soap available at hand wash sink in men's handicap stall. -In men's bathroom handicap stall paper towel dispenser out of order.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard soiled with grease and food debris on floor in front of deep fryer station.
36-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with grease, dirt and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage area has laminate tile/flooring coming unsealed from floor. Floor is also very soft.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid margarine on floor in dry storage. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near breading station has ice build up in top area around fan.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind equipment throughout kitchen soiled with grease, dirt and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket quaternary not at high enough ppm, operator refilled to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to food by flat grill operator moved chemical spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Breading station and microwave oven shelf
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled in side walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By fryer
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Weeki Wachee?
Hardee's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Weeki Wachee average of 91.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardee's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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