Hardee's
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hardee's, the earliest from 2023. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Hardee's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
41
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken tender temping at 47F. Per operator item was placed in the reach-in cooler less than 2 hours. Advised operator to ice down chicken for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 lb Shredded Cheese in reach in cooler.
01B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food prep with hair resting on shoulders.
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Chicken breading left on floor under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken breading stored on the floor next to towel dispenser near breading station. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by hand washing sink on the cooks line and chicken breading station.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container with no label.
02D-01-5
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Spray hose needs update. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: spray hose hanging in sink at least 6-8 inches. **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Water heater catch pan in poor repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: water heater catch pan broken down and unable to catch potential leaks etc.. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Spray hose needs update. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Water heater catch pan in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink draining onto floor by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Handwashing sink being repaired. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes holding at 63f, cut lettuce at 71f on prep cooler. Per Hardee's osg produce should be used at room temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chart is marked for 7/12. **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. No Employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut produce. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at 3 bin sink area hard to use. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches, bracelets etc. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom catch pan at water heater is in poor repair. Walk in cooler door with torn stainless. Smoke alarm is sounding every couple of minutes. Manager may have stopped it. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink draining onto floor by mop sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Advised to rewash all items that were once washed and rinsed. Educated manager and employee on proper wash rinse and sanitize properly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Not set up at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
16-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Floaters in 100f degree water. Advised to empty water, scrub sink then refill with 75-80 degree water and re-test sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Not set up at call back. **Time Extended**
16-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Not complied, mop left on floor. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at handwash sink at 3 bin sink area and prep area at end of char grill.
31B-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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Various items piled high in handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager states she has them but can not find. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sinks heavily soiled as if they are used as dump sinks.
31A-11-4
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 - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Advised to rewash all items that were once washed and rinsed. Educated manager and employee on proper wash rinse and sanitize properly.
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, items on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall, walk in cooler area with ripped or torn metalat bottom.
36-24-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Floaters in 100f degree water. Advised to empty water, scrub sink then refill with 75-80 degree water and re-test sanitizer.
16-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishwasher area soiled with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Aug 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Hardee's most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hardee's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hardee's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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