Inspection Report

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HARDEE'S

1205 E MAIN ST · LAKE BUTLER · Union County · FL 32054

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3423384
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8647904
DBPR license7300032

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 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 2

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the portable prep station cooler, buttermilk (52F – Cold Holding); chicken (49F – Cold Holding) operator noticed the cooler was unplugged and replugged in. Per operator placed out 30 minutes prior to inspection, relocated all items to the walk in freezer. at conclusion of inspection all items back in temperature range. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed over splitter on the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance around the chute. Microwave on the cook line has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink opposite the fryers used to store knife. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic33-02-4

Basic – Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard boxes stored on the cook line lined with a plastic bag to catch and discard grease from the flat top grill, per operator bag and box then discarded into the dumpster. Discussed with operator alternative procedures of grease waste removal. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the storage shelf in the middle of the prep area, clean containers stacked while wet.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris on the walls of the back room closest the rear exterior door. Dust build up on the ceiling vents through the kitchen area. Floors by the fryers have build up of grease and food debris. Floor of the walk in cooler has build up of food debris. Walls over char oven have build up of food grease. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage stored on the floor by the rear exterior door on the inside and outside of establishment.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler door gaskets with mold like substance spots building up. Build up of grease and food debris under char oven. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution stored on prep table next to the steam well. Operator relocated the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored inside of mop sink, not hung to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.