Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HARDEE'S #1500975

266 W BROAD ST · GROVELAND · Lake County · FL 34736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3622776
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10916519
DBPR license4501174

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -panned raw beef patty over panned raw pork patty -raw pork patty in same container as raw chicken patty Both in upright reach in freezer on cook line.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at soda machine at drive thru -interior charbroiler

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. -1 new employee Erica

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of ovens in biscuit making area have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wall behind breading and slacking station, throughout the kitchen -cabinet door next to fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans in dish storage area

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -under holding unit on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.