DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HARDEES

HARDEES has 4 health inspections on file for its BROOKSVILLE location, with an overall rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Jefferson Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943042

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in lobby area with a bucket to catch leak in dining room. Discussed with operator. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in lobby area.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency exit door in lobby on the west side of the building blocked with a cone. Operator moved cone. Door is need of repair, discussed timeline with operator. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787557

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Sandwich station in poor repair. Unit isn't working. Instructed Manager to add ice until repair is made.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit in poor repair. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (100F 105F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531477

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on interior plastic guard of ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer near cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386480

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior plastic guard of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled -throughout kitchen area under equipment, racks floor soiled Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near back door of kitchen. Water and mold like build up observed in light panel plastic cover
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through out kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -deep fryer basket storage rack near fryer soiled. -syrup pumps in bag in box station located in dry storage soiled -floor fan in drive through window soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in biscuit prep area, reach in freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher near cooks line gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.