HARDEE'S #1500975
266 West Orange Street
Florida, 34736
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -front lobby
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezer near cook line -exterior sides of walk in cooler -handle on reach in cabinet by fryers Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hot water heater
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef patties over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior tea basket -interior charbroiler
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior trash can on back line -interior cabinet on cook line holding single service items -underside of hashbrown warmer -gaskets on walk in cooler door. Exterior walk in cooler door. -side and crevices between by soda machine in lobby. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Fryer cabinets. Complied. Gaskets. Complied. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the back interior corners of the ice machine/bin at soda station. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over front line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing watch while scooping ice, making drinks and packaging food. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door and front door Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris by soda boxes and under fryers on cook line. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by mop sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by breading station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use pastry scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -exterior trash can on back line -interior cabinet on cook line holding single service items -underside of hashbrown warmer -gaskets on walk in cooler door. Exterior walk in cooler door. -side and crevices between by soda machine in lobby. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues by cook line. Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched face and beard, put gloves on without washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in -1 flying insect in cooking area -1 flying insect in back kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of polyurethane on shelf by serving trays in back storage area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -onion slicer in kitchen -tea basket on dish storage rack -interior spray hose -ice dispenser at front soda machine. -storage rack under microwave on cooks line -interior conveyor oven Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided Time as a Public Health Control form, operator filled out. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling has a hole by the cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5: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**
- 36-03-4: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**
- 36-24-5: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**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
- 29-37-4: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**
- 22-02-4: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**
- 53B-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**
- 27-16-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling has a hole by the cooks line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled throughout the establishment with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken outside the walk in cooler door. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone on prep table by biscuit prep area. Cigarettes and lighter on prep table by biscuit prep area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles by back door and mop sink Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Holes in wall by triple sink. Space in wall by the dry storage area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line. Warning
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior and exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights by back door and soda boxes are missing the proper shield, sleeve co Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to to-go cups by drive thru area. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clamshell trails stored on floor in back kitchen area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall at the bottom of fryer basket slacking area is soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Wall by chicken breading station is soiled. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - One Live, small flying insect in kitchen at the front line area Warning
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette mix 54 f, and sliced cheese on cook line, held less than four hours per operator, transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Warning
- 22-02-4: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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in back kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by dust pan. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 53B-13-5: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
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler entrance.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored in soiled container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooler to left of fryers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -By fryers. -Under make line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Conveyor oven.
- 53B-13-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).