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HARDEE'S #1500724

301 E BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3693012
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13644421
DBPR license4500866

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pulled Pork (49F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to biscuit on shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Soda nozzles at drive thru. Ice chute at drive thru. Ice chute in dining area. Reach in cooler at front counter. White chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. 2 new employees. Provided forms employees and manger signed and date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.pceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under all racks and equipments in the kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer in the kitchen. White chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven across from ice machine interior soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in the kitchen. Handwashing sink. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Trash cans Reach in cooler gaskets. at front counter. White chest freezer gaskets at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by flat top grill. Wall by prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.