Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RUSKIN HARDEES

402 US HWY 41 S · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3487294
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8839889
DBPR license3911949

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and steak over cheese, operator removed cheese at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#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. hash browns 118 F, operator voluntarily discarded.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged behind register and in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled throughout establishment.

#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on ice cream case door.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice machine, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service ice chute.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.