HARDEE'S
1024 N YOUNG BLVD · CHIEFLAND · Levy County · FL 32626
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 37 rodent droppings on floor in storage area of kitchen, near soda syrup shelf. Manager had an employee clean the area during this inspection. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building, in drive through area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door soled with mold-like and lime-like substances. 2. Nozzles of fountain machine in drive through area soiled with mold-like substance.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Two employees working in kitchen handling food without proof of food handler training. Both employees stated they have been employed at this location for more than 60 days.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Basic 5
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas around nozzles of both fountain machines soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to two pans on clean dish shelf. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Gap with light showing through bottom of exterior door in kitchen near fryers. 37 rodent droppings found on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen, especially along perimeter and below equipment soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Floors in exterior storage shed soiled with dirt and/or debris. 3. Ceiling tile in dry storage area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored down inside mop sink. Manager hung the mops to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:00 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.