Hardee's
15909 US 19 SE, Cross City, FL 32628 · Permanent Food Service · License 2500041
What drove the grade
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection1 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside.
Several food and water bowls behind dumpster cage and by propane tank
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer behind cooling unit
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Front handwash sink faucet leaks
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tile missing above front register.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Apron hanging on dry good storage rack Manager removed apron.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
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