Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HARDEE'S #1500975

266 W BROAD ST · GROVELAND · Lake County · FL 34736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3374617
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8615635
DBPR license4501174

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has residue buildup. Interior of reach in freezer near breading station is soiled. Iced tea holder on front line is soiled. Storage racks underneath microwave on cooks line are soiled. Ice scoop holder is soiled at ice bin. Walk in cooler racks have a residue buildup. Interior of conveyer oven is heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Storage racks not cleaned Walk in cooler racks have residue buildup Interior of conveyor oven is heavily soiled **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Operator is waiting on technician. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling has a hole by the cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled throughout the establishment with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken outside the walk in cooler door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Holes in wall by triple sink. Space in wall by the dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights by back door and soda boxes are missing the proper shield, sleeve co **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing fan in kitchen area is soiled and dusty. Pans are encrusted with debris on rack by office. Top of conveyor oven has a buildup of residue. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Walk in cooler fans are dusty. All equipment needs cleaning. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Pans are still encrusted by office area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 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.