Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HARDEE'S

908 NW PINE AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3688423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13606330
DBPR license5202990

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-24-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Employee opened a bag of raw chicken on top of chest freezer containing pans of raw beef.

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf over biscuit mix. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with slimy substance in dining area and drive thru area.

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer basket handle blocking hand sink in chicken prep area. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. Hand wash sink near chicken make table. Manager added towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 14 employees working over 60 days with no training. Two certificates provided are not on original certificates. Certificates are on cardstock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf at cookline. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Chicken breading located under paper towel dispenser near walk in cooler. Manager placed towels on top of ice machine to avoid employees hands dripping into batter after washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of soda syrup on floor under soda rack in back room. Manager picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall near back door.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior walk in freezer door soiled with food debris. Exterior of reach in cooler door soiled with food debris.

#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall near biscuit prep area soiled with dust. Ceiling in breakfast area soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.