Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HARDEE'S

306 W NOBLE AVE · WILLISTON · Levy County · FL 32696

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3224440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7991632
DBPR license4800430

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 14, 2022
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 15, 2022
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 5

#6High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair while preparing food on make line. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on floor in back corner of kitchen in front of walk-in cooler. Observed 14 rodent droppings on shelf in storage area where water heater is located. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cheese, ham and eggs on make line. Manager stated items placed on make line at 7:00 am. Manager placed proper time on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer next to fryers: hash browns (128,124F – Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 10 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Item was reheated and served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for hot water dispenser in dish area.

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has two employee certifications on file. Establishment employs eight employees.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above make line.

#2Basic36-34-5

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

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen, rodent droppings observed.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above broiler greasy. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Left side dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.