Inspection Report

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HARDEE'S

2609 US 90 W · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3488920
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844824
DBPR license2200306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee pulled up his pants with gloves on and continued food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves.

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kimberly Hildebrand Food Manager certification expired 1-16-2025.

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of Food Handler training for any current employee. **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled over burger cooker.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe under produce sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.