Hardee's in Ocala
Last inspected:
908 Nw Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Hardee's location in Ocala has been cited for 169 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including improper hand and arm washing cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections. Employee health reporting failures and shell stock handling violations also appeared multiple times. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. The most recent complaint-based inspection on January 5, 2026 identified 16 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking the second such recommendation in the facility's record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardee's in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Hardee's in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 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 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections43 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Hardee's in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardee's in Ocala last inspected?
- Hardee's in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Hardee's in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardee's in Ocala are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Hardee's in Ocala had?
- Hardee's in Ocala has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardee's in Ocala find?
- Hardee's in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Hardee's in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Hardee's in Ocala 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 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.
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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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