Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HARDEE'S

1024 N YOUNG BLVD · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648455
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13464978
DBPR license4800167

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot on exterior side of building in drive through area.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water available anywhere in establishment. Three-compartment sink, prep sink, and handwash sinks 66F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall below three-compartment sink.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Open ceiling tile in kitchen above cookline.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near ice machine. An employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Employee drink cup stored on shelf directly beside clean pans below biscuit station. Employee removed the cup during this inspection. 2. Employee drink cup on shelf beside single-use meal bags at front counter. Manager removed the cup from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near back door of kitchen.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelf and around door of walk-in freezer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind "Coke" nozzle at fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to side of one metal pan on clean dish rack.

#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tile above cookline soiled with dust. 2. Floor throughout cookline soiled with food debris. 3. Floor throughout dry storage room soiled with dirt and/or debris below shelving. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside bottom of mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:33 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.