Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg
Last inspected:
802 S 14 St, Leesburg, FL 34748Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hardees of Leesburg in Lake County has accumulated 135 violations across 22 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, with chemical storage, consumer advisory compliance, and employee health reporting cited repeatedly across multiple years. Allergen awareness violations emerged as a pattern in 2025 and 2026. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 20 violations including high-priority findings for hand washing, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time as control, and food contact surfaces, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg last inspected?
- Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg had?
- Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg find?
- Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg was most recently inspected on May 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, Hardees of Leesburg in Leesburg 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 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 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.
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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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