KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Clay County

HARDEE'S

7401 SR 21, KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
4 High Priority
Feb 27, 2026
City
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-12-4

Detail 24401750

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Food handler on cook line handling undercooked hamburgers coming out of broiler that is not working/calibrated properly with gloved hands, then changed gloves and continued to make food orders on cook line without washing hands between tasks.

12A-25-4

Detail 24401753

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working drive though area and bagging food at front counter scratching head and rubbing bare hands on soiled apron then continuing to bag food and handle clean equipment without washing hands.

01B-02-5

Detail 24401754

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); buttermilk wash (58F - Cold Holding) in batter station reach in cooler by service window, per manager items have been in cooler since 5am and unit was not turned on, time of temperature check was around 9am, manager discarded items and turned on cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 24401752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); buttermilk wash (58F - Cold Holding) in batter station reach in cooler by service window, per manager items have been in cooler since 5am and unit was not turned on, time of temperature check was around 9am, manager discarded items and turned on cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 24401751

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and around water heater in back of kitchen has a build up of food debris.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-08-4

Detail 23901390

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf opposite bulk ice bin, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23901394

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by rear exterior door and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23901391

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up on top plate of microwave. Operator removed top plate. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23901393

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of fry warmer station has debris build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23901395

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Sliding door for dumpster left open.

42-01-4

Detail 23901392

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop sink.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23399651

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by office used as a dump sink as evident by ice in the hand wash sink.

24-08-4

Detail 23399652

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On middle shelf of storage area, clean ,teal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23399649

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on floor under three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 23399653

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on compressor of walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23399650

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave closest the walk in cooler has build up of food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23399648

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer station next to fryers has build up of grease debris on metal under warmer. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23003836

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent by fryers has build up of dust. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23003837

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal containers stacked while wet on middle storage shelf of prep area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23003839

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standup reach in cooler gasket and walk in cooler gasket with mold like substance spots. Chargrill hood filters have grease build up.

33-16-4

Detail 23003838

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 22566074

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. Sandwich toppings on the main cook line held on time as public health control missing time marking. Operator placed time markers on the cut tomatoes, lettuce and cheese. Corrected On-Site

05-03-4

Detail 22566072

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer used by employee to check food temperatures on the cook line needs replacement battery per employee receiving incorrect cook temperatures. Employee switched to calibrated thermometer. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22566075

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build on kitchen ceiling air vents.

24-08-4

Detail 22566076

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf of the prep area, clean containers stacked while wet.

36-22-4

Detail 22566071

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under the three compartment sink to the rear exterior door. Per operator just let out the three compartment sinks at the same time.

38-07-4

Detail 22566073

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield for the light over the reach in freezer by the oven.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-46-4

Detail 22150094

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on several containers in clean dish area.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03C-06-5

Detail 21732700

High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Breaded steak patty at 126F in the center, person in charge placed back in fryer and retemped at 202F. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21732698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer observed no longer commercially packaged pork chop in container over case of tortillas, person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21732699

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 manager with expired training.

10-07-4

Detail 21732701

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 54F. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21274374

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen during inspection.

01B-02-5

Detail 21274378

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham and chicken in reach in cooler by breading station 52-54F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Ambient temp of unit 52F, digital reading from 36-40F. Person in charge discarded, did not take any internal food temperatures this morning.

03A-02-5

Detail 21274373

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and chicken in reach in cooler by breading station 52-54F. Person in charge states has been in unit overnight. Ambient temp of unit 52F, digital reading from 36-40F. Person in charge discarded, did not take any internal food temperatures this morning. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 21274376

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above prep area by hot holding. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21274377

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers in clean dish area with old labels, old label residue. Person in charge began cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 21274375

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over prepped produce in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21274372

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wiping cloth stored on prep table, not in sanitizer. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20927546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at breading station 44F stored in container with tongs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 20927543

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

05-06-4

Detail 20927545

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer provided by establishment was temping at 35.8 degrees when calibrated in ice water. Person in charge provided another thermometer that was accurate. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20927547

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink, buildup of food debris.

33-15-4

Detail 20927544

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from recycling dumpster. Also, dumpster lid open, person in charge closed. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 20490337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, two plastic containers of raw hamburgers stored on cases of hash browns and fries. Person in Charge moved hamburgers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20490345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flattop on cook line, liquid egg (44°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item was just placed out. Manager changed cold holding container. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20490338

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. Cheese at make line has no time marked. Person in Charge marked time on sticker and placed on container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 20490340

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter added, no backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side, red hose attached.

14-11-4

Detail 20490339

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler at flattop, gasket is torn. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20490341

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at flattop and microwave at reach-in freezer, top plate have encrusted splatter debris. Also, in walk-in cooler, speed rack with biscuits, build up on racks. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20490342

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler at flattop, gasket has mold-like substance. Person in Charge cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20490344

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at flattop.

36-50-4

Detail 20490343

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up.