Hardees in Orlando
Last inspected:
5212 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32808Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Orlando Hardees location has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 227 violations—averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, representing a persistent pattern of sanitation management failure. High-priority violations for shellstock requirements, food in good condition, time as control, and consumer advisory requirements appeared repeatedly across the record. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher pressure gauges in the red zone were documented in August 2022 and August 2018. The most recent inspection on February 7, 2025 was completed with no further action required, following a complaint-based inspection that identified one high-priority violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardees in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Hardees in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hardees in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hardees in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardees in Orlando last inspected?
- Hardees in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hardees in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardees in Orlando are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Hardees in Orlando had?
- Hardees in Orlando has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardees in Orlando find?
- Hardees in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardees in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Hardees in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Hardees in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hardees in Orlando 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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