ZEPHYRHILLS, Pasco County

HARDEES

36502 W SR 54, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33541-6938

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 8, 2025
City
ZEPHYRHILLS
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24014919

Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed oil from floor in prep area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24014918

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lime scale buildup on the left side of ice machine.

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22992581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area

41-27-4

Detail 22992583

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel buckets on cook line >500 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 200 ppm. 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer > 500 ppm , corrected to 400 ppm. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22992580

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over water heater has water damage Walk in cooler floor is buckled at seam, gives when stepped on. Walk in cooler floor soiled Walls in kitchen have dust/ grease

28-02-4

Detail 22992582

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling into bucket on floor by wall in prep room, approximately 2 feet on left side of prep sink. Water is splashing into bucket and onto floor. Operator mopped and sanitizer floor during inspection, and put trash can to catch water. Operator prepping lettuce in sink, water not dripping on food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22992578

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and hinges of ice machine

16-48-4

Detail 22992579

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On amber pans

May 20, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 3Total: 3

28-02-4

Detail 22867698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed the roof leaking by the mop drain area and water heater by back exit door. No water dripping on food or food equipment or food storage. A mop bucket is catching the dripping of water. Manager called maintenance to see when they will arrive to fix the leak per manager they will be out tomorrow. Ware washing area does not have any water dripping from ceiling. No water is dripping in the bathroom or dripping on clean dishes in kitchen Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22867699

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: By back kitchen mop wash area and water heater Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22867697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Time Extended

May 9, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 22862117

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in roof of men's restroom.

28-02-4

Detail 22862119

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping in to bucket in kitchen in ware washing area. Water on floor of men's restroom. No water is dripping on clean dishes in kitchen at all. Roof is holding rain water operator has stated that the hole that was cut out in the ceiling of the men's restroom was to drain the water from the roof. Water is dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen in front of clean dish shelf in ware washing area. But is not directly getting on clean equipment. Operator has stated that maintenance and ecosure was called immediately when problems was discovered. Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 22862120

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's restrooms. Operator clean water off floor. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22862118

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Green Mold like substance on wall behind plaque at the ordering counter.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-14-4

Detail 22655759

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee separating meats outside walk in cooler coughed multiple times and failed to wash hands. Manager instructed employee about proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22655758

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink just outside office door used to dump ice.

31B-02-4

Detail 22655760

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink just outside office.

50-09-4

Detail 22655763

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22655762

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of microwave oven. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22655757

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens near soda boxes have built up food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 22655761

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on prep line not inverted for protection. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22452591

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on to go boxes in kitchen. Manager discarded boxes, eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22452590

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. By mop sink and hot water heater

29-18-4

Detail 22452592

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink

14-69-4

Detail 22452593

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 22452594

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprayer at three compartment sink

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

29-39-4

Detail 22022643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the back flow preventer broken.. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed the backflow preventer broken. Time Extended

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21894666

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored above ready to eat ham. Manager had employee put hamburger on the bottom.

29-39-4

Detail 21894664

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the back flow preventer broken..

31B-03-4

Detail 21894663

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no hand soap at the front hand wash sink. Manager filled the soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21894665

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

50-09-4

Detail 21894661

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed

35A-03-4

Detail 21894662

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the drive thru area.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 21182428

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. 2 employee training certificates were unable to be verified for staff working during the inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 21182426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack in storage with boxed food supplies. Operator relocated the back pack away from food storage Corrected On-Site

14-72-4

Detail 21182427

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed exhaust filters absent from the fryer hood.

36-73-4

Detail 21182429

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a black halo on the floor around the walk-in refrigerator shelving.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 20798033

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed flour and debris buildup on ceiling vents.

36-03-4

Detail 20798034

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in the door way by the triple sink

23-03-4

Detail 20798035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed brown/black substance buildup ob door gaskets and door faces around handles on refrigerators and freezers

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 20564996

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of stainless steel polish stored next to foam food trays by the microwave. Manager removed the bottle upon request. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20564997

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. Observed only 1 of 4 employees with records for food handler training.

23-24-4

Detail 20564995

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the biscuit refrigerator

36-03-4

Detail 20564994

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed base cove missing from the doorways in the kitchen and the back hallway . Repeat Violation