CROSS CITY, Dixie County

HARDEE'S

15909 US 19 SE, CROSS CITY, FL 32628

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 11, 2025
City
CROSS CITY
County
Dixie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-38-5

Detail 24221225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near office: Pooled eggs (49F - Cooling 4 hours); ham (51F - Cooling 4 hours); ham (50F - Cooling 4 hours); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cooling 4 hours); sausage (51F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated all items were prepped this morning. The stickers on the product indicate it was prepped and placed into the cooler four hours prior. Ambient air temperature inside unit is 48F. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 24221229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near office: Pooled eggs (49F - Cooling 4 hours); ham (51F - Cooling 4 hours); ham (50F - Cooling 4 hours); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cooling 4 hours); sausage (51F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated all items were prepped this morning. The stickers on the product indicate it was prepped and placed into the cooler four hours prior. Ambient air temperature inside unit is 48F. Stop sales issued. Warning

35A-11-4

Detail 24221226

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Food bowls containing cat food and cats on ground behind dumpster enclosure.

31B-05-4

Detail 24221228

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels not dispensing at handwash sink in biscuit station. Manager fixed the dispenser during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24221222

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. One Chez Pierre food handler certificate for S. Daniels expired on 09/08/2025. Manager stated the employee still works at this location.

36-30-4

Detail 24221224

Basic - Ceiling and/or walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1. Several Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in dry storage room. 2. Paint peeling from walls in dry storage room. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24221227

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Missing section of ceiling tile in back of kitchen, near ice machine. 2. Missing ceiling tile in lobby, near front counter.

14-74-7

Detail 24221221

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature inside cooler near managers office is 48F. Several stop sales issued on foods improperly cooled inside unit. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24221223

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside dumpster enclosure.

23-03-4

Detail 24221219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Fan on shelf at drive through window soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 24221220

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles, air vents, and light covers on ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. 2. Bottom interior of cabinet below fountain machine soiled with rust and sticky substances. 3. Floor at cookline soiled with food debris. 4. Floor under shelving in back of kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-37-5

Detail 23847922

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23847917

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hats and keys stored on hooks on wall directly above single-use cups and lids near drive through window. Manager removed all personal items from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23847923

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of water softener salt stored directly on floor near ice machine. Employee removed bag from floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23847918

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on boxes in back of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23847920

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink near biscuit station.

23-03-4

Detail 23847921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors near office soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23847924

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen and storage areas soiled with food debris. 2. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. 3. Air vents near office and in dry storage room soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

47-03-4

Detail 23847919

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring on ceiling above cookline.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23502753

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing"Glade" air freshener stored on shelf on ready rack near cookline above packages of bread. Manager removed air freshener from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23502746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf inside reach-in cooler soiled with slimy substance and/or food debris. Manager instructed an employee to clean the cooler during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23502747

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored inside pan with gravy mix packets near warewash area. Manager removed phone from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23502748

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White plastic pan containing cheese at cookline has large crack on interior. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23502751

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on boxes containing food in back of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23502752

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or black substance. 2. Area behind nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23502750

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. 2. Ceiling tiles stained throughout kitchen. 3. Air vents throughout kitchen heavily soiled with dust. 4. Ceiling tiles near mop sink soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 23502749

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paint peeling from walls in dry storage area in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-29-4

Detail 22981355

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped hash browns on floor, picked them up with their bare hands, then continued to scoop hash browns with the same hand without first washing hands. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to prepare food. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22981363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid soiled with lime-like buildup.

53B-02-5

Detail 22981361

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working in kitchen who do not have proof of food handler training. Manager stated both employees have been employed more than 60 days.

11-26-1

Detail 22981357

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Three employees working in kitchen who do not have food handler certificates and have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector supplied the manager with the reporting agreement and they were printed and signed during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22981362

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in dry storage area. Manager replenished soap during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22981356

Basic - Ceiling and/or wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Paint peeling from walls in dry storage area. Two porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in dry storage room.

36-36-4

Detail 22981365

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cookline.

40-06-5

Detail 22981366

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 takeout cups and bread of rolling rack in kitchen near cookline. Manager removed phone from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 22981364

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans and lids on clean dish storage shelf in dry storage area. Manager discarded all cracked items during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22981360

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelving and boxes inside walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22981359

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below front line soiled with food debris. Back-side of monitors at cookline soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22981358

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with black substance and/or dust. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained. Ceiling tiles in dry storage area heavily soiled with dust. Wall near mop sink in back of kitchen soiled with dust. Floor behind ice machine soiled with black buildup. Floor below shelving in dry storage area soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22508133

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dry storage room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22508130

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer missing label on shelf in mop sink area. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22508134

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water does not work and/or is shut off at handwash sink at cookline.

40-06-5

Detail 22508129

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf above bread on rolling rack in kitchen. Employee removed phone and keys from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22508128

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked plastic pan lids on clean dish storage shelf in dry storage room.

23-03-4

Detail 22508132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat black area beside ice chute soiled with mold-like substance at fountain machine in seating area.

36-50-4

Detail 22508131

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout back of kitchen and dry storage area soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled with dust. Floor under and around shelving/equipment throughout kitchen and dry storage room soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles throughout back of kitchen stained. Repeat Violation

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22100769

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen in storage area near boxed sodas.

35A-09-4

Detail 22100773

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ten dead beetles on floor in kitchen near back door. Five dead beetles on floor in dry storage area below storage shelf. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22100771

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below boxed sodas storage rack. One dead roach in dry storage area below storage shelf. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22100770

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed box of cups on shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22100772

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles over cookline soiled with grease. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with mold-like substance. Floor throughout kitchen under and around equipment soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

13-06-4

Detail 21755319

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with artificial nails scooped ice without wearing gloves.

36-34-5

Detail 21755318

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21755323

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired 06/2022.

14-38-4

Detail 21755322

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pan and lid of clean dish rack in dry storage area.

51-18-6

Detail 21755321

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available.

31B-04-4

Detail 21755317

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from hand sink in dry storage area. Manager posted sign during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21755320

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-use cup lids stored on floor behind storage rack in corner of dry storage room. Manager moved lids to shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21319275

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

36-34-5

Detail 21319274

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line.

36-01-4

Detail 21319273

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor beneath and behind fryers greasy.

14-69-4

Detail 21319272

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to broiler.

23-03-4

Detail 21319271

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from office. Hood and hood filters above broiler greasy.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-27-4

Detail 20780013

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle ready-to-eat biscuits.

03B-01-6

Detail 20780012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in hot holding unit next to drive thru: hash browns (116°F,121°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items in unit for 30 minutes, manager voluntarily discarded items. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20780010

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

22-02-4

Detail 20780008

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for hot water dispenser next to three compartment sink.

36-36-4

Detail 20780007

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over front counter.

12B-07-4

Detail 20780009

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from make line. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20780014

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture over make line.

29-11-4

Detail 20780011

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking for hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Faucet leaking for three compartment sink.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08B-27-4

Detail 20323593

High Priority - Observed Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Three bags of sealed Instant Gravy Pepper Mix located with dirty wares at three compartment sink.

03A-03-5

Detail 20323591

High Priority - Observed Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Five eggs observed stored at ambient temperature and were in use. Manager advised half a dozen eggs are taken out at a time during breakfast time. The five eggs had been taken out 15 minutes prior to inspection. Manager placed time card to keep on time/temperature control for safety food . Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20323592

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 determined. Five eggs observed stored at ambient temperature and were in use. Manager advised half a dozen eggs are taken out at a time during breakfast time. The five eggs had been taken out 15 minutes prior to inspection. Manager placed time card to keep on time/temperature control for safety food . Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20323589

High Priority - Vacuum breaker at hose bibb on incorrect side (chemical dispensers side) of splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker should be on open hose side of splitter.

31B-05-4

Detail 20323597

Intermediate - Observed Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in back of biscuit ovens.

51-11-4

Detail 20323594

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.

33-16-4

Detail 20323599

Basic - Observed Open dumpster lid.

40-06-5

Detail 20323595

Basic - Observed Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses left on tray with covered portioned cookies. Manager removed from tray Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20323590

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on wall below cooling unit and on cable next to door..

23-03-4

Detail 20323598

Basic - Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave handle on cook line soiled with oily substance. Fan on cook line on lower shelf soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 20323596

Basic - Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager contacted main office to have a copy sent to the establishment. Corrective Action Taken