HARDEE'S #1500724

Does HARDEE'S #1500724 keep a clean kitchen? Yes — an A grade, 100/100, at its most recent inspection on March 13, 2026. Inspectors cited no violations.

Its most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 3.9 across 1,513 reviews. It's a American spot in Tavares. Menus here flag options for vegetarian diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Lake County

Get directions Call (352) 609-2909

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
301 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Fast food restaurant, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.9 stars (1513 reviews)
Seats
79
Phone
(352) 609-2909
Website
Official website
Photo of HARDEE'S #1500724
Photo: Hardee's

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.9 Community-sourced rating 1,513 reviews
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What diners say — our read

How guests are treated dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 52% of the 21 reviews. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.4 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. How food arrives follows at 29% of reviews, where ratings average 3.7.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 12 of the 21 reviewers who rated. The split is 13 positive to 3 negative across 21 rated reviews, with 5 in the middle. A third strand, wait times, appears in 24% of them at 4.4 stars.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. That inspection was on March 13, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against Lake County, it is safer than 100% of the restaurants we score. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 19, 2026

    I was able to get in and get out quickly. The employees are so welcoming and friendly! They don't mind that my friend and I stay to chat and crochet. The rewards program is awesome and I love coming here regularly ❤️

  • June 13, 2026

    Great Mushroom Swiss burger.

  • June 8, 2026

    Went through the drive thru. Fast service

  • June 2, 2026

    WENT THERE THIS MORNING AND THE BALD HEADED GUY WORKING THE COUNTER WAS SO RUDE THAT I AND 2 OTHER CUSTOMERS WALKED OUT ALSO HOPEFULLY HE HAS A BETTER DAY IN THE FUTURE MUST BE A VERY DISTURBED PERSON IN SIDE PRAYERS FOR HIM .

  • May 19, 2026

    Good food great service

  • April 17, 2026

    This is now the second time I’ve come here, asked for spicy wraps. Got regular wraps. Both times. Mind you, the second time… they got the order wrong all together the first time around, went back in to get it fixed and they got it wrong AGAIN!!!!! I will never be returning to this location. You guys are terrible. The only good exception was the girl running the front counter. Everything else? Terrible.

  • April 8, 2026

    Breakfast only review* Hands down the best Biscuits you can get from any restaurant. The “super biscuits,” come with a real fried egg! A rarity in fast food these days, and plenty of bacon! I’ve noticed loads of folks enjoying the breakfast platters and I’ve been tempted, but I’m hooked on the biscuit sandwiches. It’s a busy place, but the staff are friendly and do a great job. Once a while you will wait a while when they are slammed. But your meal will be piping hot! Restaurant dining area is outdated but there’s plenty of seating. My only critique would be the self-serve drink station is untidy

  • March 31, 2026

    Destiny was the manager who helped me. Super sweet, professional, and on top of things. Food came out perfect and in barely any time at all.

  • February 27, 2026

    Why does this location close midafternoon? 3 stars because of hours

  • December 23, 2025

    Great food and Great service

  • December 19, 2025

    The PERFECT place when you want a good sloppy burger! Drink is cold and fries are hot. I go here often

  • December 17, 2025

    I asked for a breakfast sandwich combo which on the menu is $8.79. for the drink I asked for Coke instead of coffee and she tells me it's like $11.80 something cents. I said hey it's 879 on the menu, and she said that's only with coffee. It's ridiculous that you can't substitute Coke for coffee, and then you want to charge me almost $3 more? I won't be back unless you give me a good reason to

  • December 11, 2025

    Traditional breakfast sandwiches with folded eggs as well as burgers etc are pretty tasty. Anything with fried eggs though... They scorch those poor eggs. You know how overcooked eggs get that stiff film around the edges? Imagine eggs that are like, 30% that. Invidates about half the breakfast menu.

  • December 6, 2025

    Every time, not just sometimes, Adrianna is always so friendly! She's not faking it, she is generally a good spirited person who is doing a wonderful job!!

  • December 5, 2025

    I been goin6to this location alot but frankly I'm tired and fed up now always having to wait then when ur waiting a while food cold y did u had to wait?? Then I juz went today amazing I didn't had to wait!!! But my food COLD WARMEST whatever but ITS WASNT HOT!! THEN I SPEND ALMOST 7.00 ON CIN BF. LOOK AT PICTURE THIS HOW DRYBIT LOOKS!! UBHAVE TO PAY 40 OR 80 CENTS FOR EXTRA TOPPING R U SEROUIS!! THATS IT IM GOONG TO TRAVEL TO LEESBURG LOCATION N TEST THEM OUT BUT IT WILL JUZ BBLESS VISIT DONT B WATSING GAS THANKS ALOT HARDEES ANOTHER RESTAURANT OFF MY LIST!!; ALONG WITH CHECKERS THIS LOCATION WILL B SHUT DOWN I CAN FEEL IT. SERVICE SUCKS ADVOID THIS LOCATION SAVE UR MONEY. Ofc this wasn't all I had gotten total order I spend today 20 dollars last 20 day c from me. See ya!!

  • November 6, 2025

    Food was warmish-Hashbrowns and biscuit.

  • October 28, 2025

    Biscuit was burnt and flat…

  • October 25, 2025

    On 10/25/25 we visited Hardee’s for breakfast at about 930. Only 1 person in the back and one person running drive through and the front counter. Neither one of them were in a bad mood and were doing their job plus everyone else’s that apparently didn’t show up for work today and the other person that we overheard that had just walked out about an hour ago. These 2 people running everything deserve a raise and a large bonus! This is in Tavares Florida. Food and service was great and friendly. They’re keeping it going!

  • October 22, 2025

    Samantha's customer service was amazing!

  • October 19, 2025

    Only two people working Adrianna and John very lovely people made sure we got our food fast and it was really fresh I feel like they could use some more help tho for when they are busy but overall very nice people

  • October 16, 2025

    Biscuits and gravy was as good as ever. We dont have Hardees in our area Edgewater Florida. Please put one here. Our area is building up and you need to grab you land now. Thanks good food. ❤️

Overall Score

66 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    3.9★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM to 2:30 PM
Sunday
6 AM to 2:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 13, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. March 5, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  3. August 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 13 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 13, 2026