Hardee's in Lake Butler
Last inspected:
1205 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Hardee's location in Lake Butler has accumulated 185 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.0 violations per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage and employee health reporting violations appear repeatedly throughout the inspection history, with chemical safety cited as a high-priority violation in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025 documented 18 violations including three high-priority findings for employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and improper chemical storage, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." Fire safety violations including a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone were documented in February 2018.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardee's in Lake Butler: Comparison to Union County Averages
Hardee's in Lake Butler: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Hardee's in Lake Butler: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hardee's in Lake Butler: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardee's in Lake Butler last inspected?
- Hardee's in Lake Butler was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hardee's in Lake Butler?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardee's in Lake Butler are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hardee's in Lake Butler had?
- Hardee's in Lake Butler has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardee's in Lake Butler find?
- Hardee's in Lake Butler was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardee's in Lake Butler ever been shut down?
- No, Hardee's in Lake Butler has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Hardee's in Lake Butler had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hardee's in Lake Butler has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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