Hardees
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Hardees has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.
Hardees' latest score of 90 sits above the Zephyrhills average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lime scale buildup on the left side of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed oil from floor in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
May 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed the roof leaking by the mop drain area and water heater by back exit door. No water dripping on food or food equipment or food storage. A mop bucket is catching the dripping of water. Manager called maintenance to see when they will arrive to fix the leak per manager they will be out tomorrow. Ware washing area does not have any water dripping from ceiling. No water is dripping in the bathroom or dripping on clean dishes in kitchen **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: By back kitchen mop wash area and water heater **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
May 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered. **Admin Complaint**
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in roof of men's restroom.
36-32-5
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee separating meats outside walk in cooler coughed multiple times and failed to wash hands. Manager instructed employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink just outside office door used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink just outside office.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens near soda boxes have built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of microwave oven. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on prep line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on to go boxes in kitchen. Manager discarded boxes, eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at three compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. By mop sink and hot water heater
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the back flow preventer broken.. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed the backflow preventer broken. **Time Extended**
29-39-4
90
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored above ready to eat ham. Manager had employee put hamburger on the bottom.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the back flow preventer broken..
29-39-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no hand soap at the front hand wash sink. Manager filled the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the drive thru area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed
50-09-4
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employee training certificates were unable to be verified for staff working during the inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack in storage with boxed food supplies. Operator relocated the back pack away from food storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed exhaust filters absent from the fryer hood.
14-72-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a black halo on the floor around the walk-in refrigerator shelving.
36-73-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Hardees most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardees have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardees 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 Hardees inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees is inspected around three times per year on average.
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