HARDEES
4029 HENDERSON BLVD · TAMPA · Polk County · FL 33629
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
28-26-4High Priority – Observed wastewater backing up through floor drains at ice machine near soda boxes. Establishment has no way of blocking wastewater from entering prep area or triple sink area. Triple sink is approximately 2 feet away, prep area approximately 8 feet away. Wastewater is flowing underneath soda boxes. Employee working triple sink stops every few minutes to mop area. Manager stated the water has been backing up for a while and the plumbers have been notified. No estimated time of arrival of plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-24-5Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed slight build up around nozzle area on self serve soda machine in dining room. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler hanging off wall. Items such as gloves are stored in sink. **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed mold like build up on floors and walls in walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed heavy rust build up on racks and shelves in walk in cooler where food is stored. **Warning**
Basic 10
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed heavy grease build up on filters, beginning to drip down with potential of gettin oil below. **Warning**
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Observed heavy mold build up on floors, cove moldings, and under equipment. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken throughout establishment. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee chili and chocolate milk in the walk in cooler next to eggs. Manager placed employee foods in a small container labeled as so. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has heavy accumulation of dust and debris. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Plumbing pipe at triple sink is removed. Employee stated that the pipe pops off when you turn the water on. She placed the pipe back on the sink faucet. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles under triple sink. **Warning**
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up throughout establishment. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed heavily encrusted yellow tongs on soiled reach in cooler on roll rack with sauces and other toppings. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet handle at triple sink leaking. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.