Hardee's in Lake City
Last inspected:
279 W Duval St, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This facility in Lake City has recorded 22 inspections since 2016 with 135 total violations, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—nearly 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: hand washing violations appeared in at least 5 of the most recent 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 of 7, and toxic substance control violations in 4 of 7. Employee health policy violations, management awareness issues, and improper cooking temperatures have also been cited repeatedly across the inspection history. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was documented in the red zone on February 7, 2022. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 resulted in no further action, though 6 violations were noted including improper cooking temperatures and chemical storage issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardee's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Hardee's in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Hardee's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 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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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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Hardee's in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardee's in Lake City last inspected?
- Hardee's in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hardee's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardee's in Lake City are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Hardee's in Lake City had?
- Hardee's in Lake City has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardee's in Lake City find?
- Hardee's in Lake City was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardee's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Hardee's in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Hardee's in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hardee's in Lake City has 1 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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