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HARDEE'S #1500975

266 W BROAD ST, GROVELAND, FL 34736

License #4501174

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Quick take

HARDEE'S #1500975 in GROVELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 18 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on February 6, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.

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Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -interior of reach in coolers in biscuit area-interior of charbroiler
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink at entry to kitchen.
  • [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -cooking area
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing near back door
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
  • [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-hot water turned off at hand sink on front line. Operator turned on.
  • [21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored over biscuits in kitchen and next to open box of tea bags on front line. Operator moved buckets to a bottom shelf.
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink on front line.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers, freezers and walk in cooler -exterior of charbroiler is heavily soiled -sides of flat top grill have residue buildup
  • [14-42-4] Hood filters missing /in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over charbroiler
  • [08A-13-5] Raw animal food stored in top portion of reach in freezer over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of reach in freezer- no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. -panned raw burger patties over fries in upright reach in freezer separated by a wire shelf. Operator placed panned burgers on sheet tray.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall beside mop,sink.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -beside fryers on cook line -biscuit area
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment.
  • [29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing in dish area.
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