Hardees of Leesburg
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Hardees of Leesburg has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Hardees of Leesburg's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -From walk in cooler to prepping biscuits, no hand washing. Manager coached. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee wiping counters down, changed gloves no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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 - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -In side room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Buns stored under paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Broiler conveyor. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Ice cream freezer across from coffee machines. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -Siran wrap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-23-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Grill brush missing bristles. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm. Manager rechecked quat 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
43
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Side storage area.
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Along top inside edge of burger freezer under boiler. -Standing water in cooler under flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -Siran wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -By ice machine. Manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Above broiler and three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Under flat grill.
22-16-4
70
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Conveyor grill.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Open access panel in side storage room.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Left oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Plumbing under three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condenser in walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in biscuit prep cooler.
22-16-4
70
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage/bacon mix 65f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on biscuit mix in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under prep sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer under broiler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler across from ice machine. -Standing water in biscuit prep cooler.
22-16-4
64
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 79 degrees at drive through window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees of Leesburg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees of Leesburg on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees of Leesburg?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hardees of Leesburg.
How does Hardees of Leesburg compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
Hardees of Leesburg most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.
Has Hardees of Leesburg's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardees of Leesburg have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hardees of Leesburg 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 Hardees of Leesburg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees of Leesburg is inspected around three times per year on average.
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