HARDEE'S #1500724
301 E BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) Operator moved all food products move to standup reach- in cooler. New temperatures: tomatoes 46°, lettuce 45°, sliced cheese 48°, shredded cheese 46° **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders (102F – Hot Holding) -Operator discarded tenders. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – ice chute at drink station in dining area – lower charboiler chain
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. – 3 new hires
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -area next to drink station in dining area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – employee drinks stored next Shake flavors dispenser in drive thru.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk-cooler 50°, Operator placed a call in service person. Per operator walk-in cooler morning temp was 39°. Operator moved all items to large stand up Cooler.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – walk-in cooler – walk-in freezer
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. – over char boiler
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line. – interior of oven
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. – men's bathroom
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. – light fixtures in men's room
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – hood fliters over char boiler
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – standup reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. – hand sink in drive thru.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. – floors throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.