Hardee's #1501490 Improves its Sanitary Rating
435 S Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091
Health Inspection Reports
3/27/2013 | 9 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee wearing watch on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin in freezer not inverted.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Puddle refrozen in walk in freezer.
10/10/2012 | 8 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Comminuted meat in walk in cooler, cooling covered. Corrected On Site.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins in walk in cooler.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In storage area.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under conveyer belt of oven.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting.
Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. In office, Corrected On Site.
1/4/2012 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches [cooks].
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice build up on bottom of freezer door.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of reach-in freezer.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of centerline equipment.
9/19/2011 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over frozen potatoes in reach in cooler. [opened packages]. Repeat Violation.
Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of centerline. Top of fry area.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach-in cooler.
Observed residue accumulated in hard to reach areas of floor.
5/16/2011 | 8 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Some thermometers onsite not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Opened package of raw chicken over onion rings in freezer.Corrected On Site.
Observed equipment in poor repair. Broken/cracked food containers, no longer easily cleanable.
Critical - Observed stem type thermometers not sanitized between uses.Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of burger cooler.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Tops of centerline, microwave, fryers.
Observed debris accumulated on outside storage shed floor.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease By mop sink.
1/19/2011 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. POWDERED SUGAR
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. SAUSAGE TIGHTLY WRAPPED WHILE COOLING IN WALK-IN COOLER
Critical - Person in charge does not know the "Big 5" foodborne illnesses. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK NEAR "CLASS K" FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. HANDSINK NEAR "CLASS K" FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
6/10/2009 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DRIP ON FOOD BOXES IN WIF Repeat Violation.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN IN FRONT OF HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF WATER HEATER
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HEAT LAMPS
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACHIN FREEZER
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SMALL RIC Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.
1/30/2009 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CONDENSER DRIPPING ON BOX OF FOOD IN WIF Corrected On Site.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. REAR OF KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
No copy of latest inspection report.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE SCRATCHED ARM, WIPED HAND ON NOSE, NEVER WASHED HANDS. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHEESE SAUCE AT 89'F IN STEAMTABLECorrected On Site.
8/28/2008 | 10 Violations | Rating 4/5
Ceiling tile missing. ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE WATER HEATER
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK NEAR DRIVE THRU
No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. ABOVE FRYERS
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS OVER TOASTER
Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. ABOVE FRYERS
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND ICE MACHINE
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALKIN COOLER
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 IN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING ROOM. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. NUMEROUS
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. CLEANER STORED ON SHELF WITH PAPER TOWELS