Starke, Bradford County

HARDEE'S

435 S TEMPLE AVE, Starke, FL 32091

FoodSeating

Latest violations

6 Basic

Feb 2, 2026

City

Starke

County

Bradford

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-08-4

Detail 24340570

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On center storage shelf, clean metal containers stacked while wet.

36-22-4

Detail 24340571

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of reach in freezer, under the drive through area around floor drain and under hand wash sink in back prep room. Per operator has called for maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 24340568

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on seal of two door reach in freezer on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24340572

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer of cook line by grill, food debris in tracks. Side of flat top grill with food debris build up. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24340573

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups stored on floor of dry storage. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24340569

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered box of frozen beef patties. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23852320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Broiler chain with grease build up. Operator states changing to separate chain at end of day. Dining room soda dispenser has mold like substance in bend of the ice chute. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23852322

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dry storage hand wash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

29-13-4

Detail 23852321

Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Water leak from steam table collecting in pan on ground under equipment table.

14-71-4

Detail 23852318

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on washboard of three compartment sink. Operator attempted to remove. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 23852319

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris on floor under equipment and behind bulk ice bin. Ceiling vent and surrounding tile in kitchen with dust build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23852323

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up in reach in freezer door tracks for burger freezer. New tracks on order per operator. Grease build up on metal rack over warming station. Underside of soda dispenser at drive through with mold like substance on plate above nozzles. Bottom door of two door reach in cooler door gasket with mold like substance spots. Per operator new gaskets ordered. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23852317

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer open boxes of beef uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23453887

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the cook line, steak (127F - Hot Holding) with no time hold timer for item. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23453892

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, steak (127F - Hot Holding) with no time hold timer for item. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23453889

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris build up in ice of sliding track reach in freezer for raw beef on the cook line.

14-05-4

Detail 23453893

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining interior of front counter reach in freezer.

24-08-4

Detail 23453891

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On bottom shelf of storage rack, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

36-73-4

Detail 23453888

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has build up of grease. Standing water on the floor behind the bulk ice bin. Operator has maintenance ticket placed. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23453890

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot hood unit for fries has build up of debris on wiring by lamps. Sides of fryers with grease debris. Repeat Violation

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23028705

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, pooled raw shell eggs over container of liquid butter, employee relocated the butter container. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23028708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pork chops held using time as public health control on cook line with no time marking. Employee placed time marker on tray. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23028704

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one expired food handler training certificate, employee has class scheduled. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23028706

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have build up of dust on surrounding tiles.

13-04-4

Detail 23028707

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the main cook line missing beard guard. Employee placed on beard guard. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23028710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored in the floor by the cook line. Employee relocated the fryer oil.

23-03-4

Detail 23028711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents over the hot hood unit with build up of food debris. Hood filters forming grease over flat top grill. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23028709

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored on floor by prep area. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22424265

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the hot holding unit by the fryers, hashbrowns (112F - Hot Holding. Per operator about to discard prior to inspection to switch to lunch. Employee discarded the hashbrowns.

03B-01-6

Detail 22424263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit by the fryers, hashbrowns (112F - Hot Holding. Per operator about to discard prior to inspection to switch to lunch. Employee discarded the hashbrowns. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22424268

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler grab and go door to walk in cooler has a torn door gasket. Reach in cooler at the front counter area has rust pitted interior shelves.

36-73-4

Detail 22424266

Basic - Floors, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled with debris build up and spilled food products. Through kitchen area, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have build up of dust. Debris build up under kitchen equipment, shelves and bulk ice bin. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22424267

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of the top portion by the heating elements of the hot hood unit by the fryers has build up of grease/food debris. Top of the oven opposite the reach in freezer has build up of dust and debris. Standup reach in freezer door gaskets have build up of food debris. Two door reach in cooler on the main cook line has build up of food debris in the door gaskets. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22424264

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the two door reach in cooler on the main cook line has build up of food debris inside the cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22424262

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on main cook line by single service carry out containers. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-10-4

Detail 22172223

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. Observed employee touch mask multiple times with gloved hands, then handle food product, or change gloves without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee. Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 22172229

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor in corner under chemical storage in back room with water heater. Person in charge began cleaning. Person in charge states pest control is due to come tomorrow. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22172226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk on ice at 64F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 2 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22172228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Tomato, lettuce held on time with no time mark, person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22172225

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink by triple sink. Dispenser batteries out at hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22172224

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on tray under bag in box soda, one dead roach in standing water to right of triple sink. One dead roach in standing water at hand wash sink by ice machine. Three dead roaches in lobby on floor. One dead roach in women's restroom. Person in charge began cleaning. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22172227

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup in kitchen, especially under equipment, behind water heater, behind ice machine. Wall at mop sink with debris buildup. Standing water to right of triple sink, on floor behind ice machine. Ceiling tile missing in mop sink area, above cleaning storage shelving. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22172222

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with rust buildup. Hood filters on left side of kitchen with grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-26-5

Detail 21783636

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wastewater backing up through floor drains when hand sink is used. Observed wastewater backing up in drain when hand sink next to soda machine is in use. Observed other hand sinks in establishment that can be utilized until sink is fixed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Drain was serviced yesterday, appears to be draining slightly better, but still backing up when hand sink is on. Person in charge states pipe needs to be replaced, is scheduled for 2.20.23 at 2:00pm. Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

28-26-5

Detail 21779449

High Priority - Wastewater backing up through floor drains when hand sink is used. Observed wastewater backing up in drain when hand sink next to soda machine is in use. Observed other hand sinks in establishment that can be utilized until sink is fixed. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21779444

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler with no date mark, person in charge unsure how long it has been opened, discarded. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21779442

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training 12/2022. Also, no CFM on duty during inspection with 4+ employees.

36-73-4

Detail 21779445

Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents with dust buildup. Floors under equipment, at drain in front hand wash sink soiled. Ceiling tile missing over cookline, in back area over cleaning storage. Rust buildup on cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room.

33-19-4

Detail 21779448

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21779447

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on shelving, wiring in kitchen by biscuit station.

16-46-4

Detail 21779446

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items.

29-08-4

Detail 21779443

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain at soda machine not draining, observed visibly soiled standing water in well. Person in charge turned off during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-04-4

Detail 21534132

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in back storage area by back door with paper goods and cleaning supplies. Person in charge began cleaning and sanitizing during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-14-4

Detail 21534137

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 shell pasteurized eggs with cracked shells in walk in.

03F-02-5

Detail 21534140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Onions held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21534135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom sauce at 128F, person in charge discarded.

36-32-5

Detail 21534139

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing above make line, also missing in corner above cleaning storage in back room by back door. Also, observed hole in wall at door frame to manager office.

35B-01-4

Detail 21534136

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door, side doors to dining room. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21534129

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor under two sets of fryers. Also debris buildup behind and under equipment. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21534130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and case of tea stored observed floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21534133

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Opened bag of garbage on the ground by dumpster, large amount of flying insects present. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21534131

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at make line not inverted, person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-23-4

Detail 21534138

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One stall out of order in mens restroom during inspection.

29-11-4

Detail 21534134

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink by drive through with leak. Leak under triple sink.

Jun 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 21152198

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 13 rodent droppings on the ground of the storage shed where cases single service items are being stored. Observed 3 rodent droppings on box of single service items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21152192

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on non chemical side of the splitter at mop sink with red hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 21152196

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above makeline, in back storage area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21152195

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21152189

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment, along walls with debris buildup in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21152197

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor by fryers, person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 21152193

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on the ground by dumpster.

14-47-4

Detail 21152191

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving under soda dispenser area in the dining room with rust, not easily cleanable.

25-06-4

Detail 21152194

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container at make line not inverted, person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21152190

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area, two mops not stored to dry. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-04-4

Detail 21007602

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 60 rodent droppings on the ground of the storage shed out by dumpster where single service items are being stored. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21007605

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink at non chemical side of splitter with red hose attached.

31A-09-4

Detail 21007610

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine not functioning. Person in charge states replacement parts are on order. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21007604

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by prep sink not functioning. Person in charge replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 21007607

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with unapproved training by Servesafe.

36-32-5

Detail 21007606

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One missing ceiling tile over broiler area. One missing ceiling tile in back by water heater.

36-34-5

Detail 21007608

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen with dust buildup.

35B-01-4

Detail 21007603

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door, entrance doors to dining room.

22-08-4

Detail 21007609

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves with debris buildup. Repeat Violation

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20543385

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of under counter reach-in cooler at sandwich make line has food debris. Top plate in interior of microwave at flattop has encrusted splatter debris. Soda dispenser at drive thru, multi flavor nozzle has build up.

31B-02-4

Detail 20543384

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by biscuit ovens, no paper towels.

36-73-4

Detail 20543386

Basic - Floors walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up. Ceiling and vent in back storage area with water heater has dust build up.

33-19-4

Detail 20543383

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20543382

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ketchup holder at prep table has build up. Exterior of 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen, front below doors has build up. Ledge above fryers has build up of grease and food residue.