Hardee's

Observed 6+ cartons of buttermilk that expired 10/26/25 in-use and stored in biscuit cooler. Prepackaged milk and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.

Observed unlabeled bottle of peroxide spray stored under front counter. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS by labeling.

Observed mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hrs. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes accumulations.

Observed the concentration of the quat sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink and the sanitizing solution at 0ppm. Must be between 200 and 400ppm. COS by making a new solution.

Observed the drive through window not equipped with an air curtain and not self closing. CA: All exterior openings shall be protected from insect entry.

Observed food debris frozen on the ground in the walk-in freezer. All equipment shall be maintain in clean condition.

Ceiling tiles are missing and or damaged in the rear kitchen due to water leak. PIC stated the new management is working to repair roof leak and correct issue.

Observed the wall by the fryer to be yellowed from years of improper cleaning. Clean until the wall is white or replace material if not possible.

Observed 2 sets of fluorescent lights missing their light shields. CA: Lights shall be made of non-breakable material or protect from breakage.