WILDWOOD, Sumter County

HARDEES #1506397

549 E STATE RD 44, WILDWOOD, FL 34785

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Sep 2, 2025
City
WILDWOOD
County
Sumter
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 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 24000518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremey Zachary Justin Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-09-4

Detail 23997195

High Priority - Presence of insects. 60 dead flies on the floor by hot water heater in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23997187

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dining room area. Operator eliminated roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23997190

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Operator added water recheck 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23997189

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on dining room beverage machine Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23997194

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremey Zachary Justin Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23997193

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine on floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23997192

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23997188

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in milkshake area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23997196

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets beneath soda machine in dining room Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23997191

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Burger freezer under broiler Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 23675968

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. Bottom oven

23-03-4

Detail 23675967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around ice chute in drive through

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23139802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ketchup dispenser opening in walk in soiled with ketchup from previous use.

03F-10-5

Detail 23139805

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for liquid eggs being held with time mark on cook line. Provided owner with time as a public health control form which was filled out by manager. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23139803

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed, manager printed out 2025 and displayed. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 23139806

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining area/ kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23139804

Basic - Shelf next to fryer are with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22655742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (55F - Cold Holding) Operator states chicken tenders were placed on cart for approximately 45 minutes before being placed in reach in cooler. Lid was placed on chicken tenders in reach in cooler to cool faster. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22655740

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 opened yesterday. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22655743

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage

36-64-5

Detail 22655741

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink area

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03F-02-5

Detail 21926312

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. Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese at the front line area. Operator marked time. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21926313

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21926307

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to chicken breading area Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21926306

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange chemical spray bottle by mop sink Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21926308

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive through 83F after running approximately 2 minutes Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21926310

Basic - Floor soiled. Under soda bib rack in dry storage Wall soiled under 3 compartment sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21926309

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bottom shelves of food prep area under grill and cold well. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21926311

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cold well at cook line Warning

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21554418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In 3 compartment sink area. Mop sink heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

22-43-4

Detail 21330672

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator refreshed sanitizer in sink 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21330676

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. All items in cold well not time marked including sliced tomatoes and cut leafy greens. Operator time marked items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21330678

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. Hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21330680

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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

Detail 21330677

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive thru 90F Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler 90F Hand wash sink in women's restroom 91F Warning

05-11-4

Detail 21330673

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Thermometer is located in the back of the reach in cooler in the drive thru area No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator installed thermometer - corrected on site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21330679

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In 3 compartment sink area. Mop sink heavily soiled. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21330681

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21330674

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

36-64-5

Detail 21330683

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink area by back door Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21330685

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers on pans on clean dish rack Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21330682

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21330684

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area. Operator hung mops up to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21330675

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm bucket on cook line. Operator made new bucket. 200ppm. - corrected on site Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen area Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20926126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10:00 am pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); cheese bacon and sausage mix (65F - Cold Holding) sliced ham on hot table (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) operator moved food to cooler for quick cooldown 11:00 am pooled eggs (40F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (40F - Cold Holding); cheese bacon and sausage mix (40F - Cold Holding) sliced ham on hot table (40F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (40F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20926121

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.

16-16-4

Detail 20926122

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.

36-22-4

Detail 20926127

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the power box and the three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20926123

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. * Gaskets on traulsen reach in cooler * top of fryer covered in food debis * top of the hot holding unit

36-64-5

Detail 20926125

Basic - Objectionable odors in three compartment sink area of the establishment. Sewer smell at back door

22-16-4

Detail 20926128

Basic - Walk in freezer door and floor have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20926124

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 20410131

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determining. Lettuce 59°F, tomatoes 68°F

31A-11-4

Detail 20410129

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding lids from chicken breading station.

22-08-4

Detail 20410128

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 20410130

Basic - Walk in freezer floor have accumulation of soil residues.