Hardees 6002

3000 Us Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hardees 6002, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hardees 6002's latest score of 90 falls below the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serve soda dispenser nozzles in dining.

22-02-4

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Buttermilk cooler

29-49-6

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing-lobby.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 vents in kitchen ceiling, 2 ceiling tiles located in kitchen and 10 ceiling tiles located in lobby with accumulation of black and green mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor in front of chicken station caused by AC condensation leaking from ceiling.

36-22-4

Jan 25, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men's restroom with inoperable hand wash sink. **Warning**

31A-06-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at cook line holding folded ham with buildup of black mold like substance on gaskets.

23-03-4

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, biscuit cooler.

29-49-6

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed threshold gap at bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardees 6002 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardees 6002 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardees 6002?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardees 6002.

How does Hardees 6002 compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Hardees 6002 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Hardees 6002's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardees 6002 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardees 6002 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hardees 6002 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees 6002 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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