St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

HARDEE'S RESTAURANT #1500782

3795 34 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
7 Basic
Nov 19, 2025
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 24202518

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance

23-24-4

Detail 24202517

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to standing reach-in cooler next to chicken prep area soiled.

14-69-4

Detail 24202516

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer holding beef patties.

22-08-4

Detail 24202522

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom Blodgett oven soiled across from flat top grill. Interior of microwave across from fryers soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24202519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer stained/soiled next to chicken station. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24202521

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to chicken prep area slow draining Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24202520

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored on top of cut and washed onion and tomato. Discussed with operator to relocate items. Operator relocated items. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23092128

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23092129

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around Soda nozzles soiled on soda machine in drive thru.

22-20-5

Detail 23092131

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute soiled with black mold like debris on soda fountain in drive thru.

14-11-5

Detail 23092127

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in rear prep area.

36-22-4

Detail 23092130

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near self service soda fountain in lobby.

22-08-4

Detail 23092132

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line. Oven in prep area soiled with burnt on food debris. Employee cleaned microwave area during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23092126

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer and coolers soiled in kitchen.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 22725087

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched dirty pants and then proceeded to engage in food preparation.

31A-09-4

Detail 22725090

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by batter station blocked by dust pan. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22725091

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to store pan lid. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22725088

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven of first double ovens has built up food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 22725089

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in clean and dry ware washing area.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22505817

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.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21871641

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hand wash sink near chicken prep station not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly by ice machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

35A-09-4

Detail 21871635

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 ant in office area on shelf.

12A-09-4

Detail 21871636

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed trash with gloves on and went back to working with food without changing gloves or a hand wash.

03B-01-6

Detail 21871634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table in prep area: sausage (128F - Hot Holding); ham (128F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 165 F. Hot holding at 144 F. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21871640

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 21871637

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gravy, sausage and ham held on time but no available paperwork. Inspector emailed paperwork for Time to operator. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21871638

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.

50-09-4

Detail 21871642

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-08-4

Detail 21871639

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line has built up food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 21871633

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters behind front counter are not protected against contamination.

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 21505545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Flat plans on shelf next to triple sink have some wet nesting. Employee moved pans to continue fully drying. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Time Extended

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21289014

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly found next to walk in and dry storage 1 live fly found next 3 compartment sink Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21289008

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steak over fries in tall double door reach in freezer at end of cook line. Discussed proper food storage Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21289013

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 incorrect time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Cut lettuce and cut tomatoes had time marks stating the items were put out at 11:00 am and they were put out 10:00 am. Employee corrected time mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21289009

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. Manager educated about food safety training requirements. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21289012

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License provided expired 02/01/2022. Manager educated about printing out most updated license. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21289016

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated employee on cook line. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21289015

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Flat plans on shelf next to triple sink have some wet nesting. Employee moved pans to continue fully drying. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21289011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burnt food debris on top of conveyor belt oven on cook line. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21289010

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed lettuce and tomatoes held above ready to eat/pickles. Manager educated. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 20947062

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed Big 6 handouts to operator.

31A-09-4

Detail 20947063

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to egg and sausage grill blocked by to go cup. Operator removed cup from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20947060

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White chute interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

22-08-4

Detail 20947061

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of left convection oven has build up of food debris. Microwave on cook line heavily soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 20947058

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to chicken breading interior and shelves soiled with food debris.

08B-17-4

Detail 20947059

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions stored over cart of sliced tomatoes, onions, and pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved unwashed onions to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20713613

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and white chute have accumulation of mold-like substance.

14-69-4

Detail 20713615

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At end of cook line by flame broiler.

14-33-4

Detail 20713614

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. reach in freezer in corner by handwash sink next fryers.