Hardee's in Lake City
Last inspected:
2399 Se Baya Dr, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hardee's in Lake City has accumulated 196 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and chemical storage are the top recurring violations. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines.
Most recent closure: April 29, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardee's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Hardee's in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hardee's in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019023003 | $400.00 | Apr 29, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 5--2019006656 | $200.00 | Jan 15, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Hardee's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections38 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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 February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hardee's in Lake City last shut down?
- Hardee's in Lake City was last shut down on April 29, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- 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, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Hardee's in Lake City had?
- Hardee's in Lake City has had 34 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 Hardee's in Lake City find?
- Hardee's in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardee's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hardee's in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hardee's in Lake City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Hardee's in Lake City been fined?
- Hardee's in Lake City has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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