Hardee's in Keystone Heights
Last inspected:
7401 Sr 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Hardee's in Keystone Heights has recorded 134 violations across 24 inspections since January 2022, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly employee health reporting issues cited in at least 4 inspections (2026-02-27, 2023-01-27, 2023-07-26, 2022-08-15) and chemical storage violations appearing in 5 of the last 7 inspections. Toxic substance control violations were cited consistently from July 2024 through July 2025. An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 15, 2022 inspection, which documented management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, improper hand-washing, undercooked food, and time-as-control violations. All recent inspections have been completed with no further action required, including the most recent routine inspection on February 27, 2026, which documented 8 violations with 4 high-priority findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardee's in Keystone Heights: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Hardee's in Keystone Heights: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hardee's in Keystone Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardee's in Keystone Heights last inspected?
- Hardee's in Keystone Heights was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hardee's in Keystone Heights?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardee's in Keystone Heights are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Hardee's in Keystone Heights had?
- Hardee's in Keystone Heights has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardee's in Keystone Heights find?
- Hardee's in Keystone Heights was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardee's in Keystone Heights ever been shut down?
- No, Hardee's in Keystone Heights has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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