Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HARDEE'S #1500975

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3658199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13497376
DBPR license4501174

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of reach in freezer over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of reach in freezer- no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -panned raw burger patties over fries in upright reach in freezer separated by a wire shelf. Operator placed panned burgers on sheet tray. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -interior of reach in coolers in biscuit area-interior of charbroiler

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink at entry to kitchen.

#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-hot water turned off at hand sink on front line. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -beside fryers on cook line -biscuit area

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing near back door

#3Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing in dish area.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall beside mop,sink.

#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filters missing /in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over charbroiler

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -cooking area

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers, freezers and walk in cooler -exterior of charbroiler is heavily soiled -sides of flat top grill have residue buildup

#10Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored over biscuits in kitchen and next to open box of tea bags on front line. Operator moved buckets to a bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink on front line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.