Hardees in Brooksville

Last inspected:

1685 W Jefferson St., Brooksville, FL 34601

Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Hardees location in Brooksville has accumulated 121 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health reporting violations in at least 2 inspections (2023-04-21 and 2025-05-05), handwashing procedure violations (2025-05-05), chemical storage violations in 4 inspections (2023-04-21, 2023-10-19, 2022-09-26), and food temperature control violations (2023-04-21). A fire safety violation was documented on 2025-10-13 for a blocked emergency exit. The most recent inspection on 2026-03-06 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 4 violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
121Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Hardees in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Hernando County Avg 4 violations / inspection 4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hernando County Avg 0.3 closures / facility 0.3 county average

Hardees in Brooksville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency exit door in lobby on the west side of the building blocked with a cone. Operator moved cone. Door is need of repair, discussed timeline with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Hardees in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hardees in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardees in Brooksville last inspected?
Hardees in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hardees in Brooksville?
The most frequently cited violations at Hardees in Brooksville are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Hardees in Brooksville had?
Hardees in Brooksville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hardees in Brooksville find?
Hardees in Brooksville was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hardees in Brooksville ever been shut down?
No, Hardees in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
Has Hardees in Brooksville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hardees in Brooksville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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