Hardee's
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
41
Score
Hardee's has been inspected eight times since 2022. Hardee's was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Callahan facility scores 72, putting Hardee's on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter, liquid egg (46F - Cold Holding). Employee is in process of cleaning reach in cooler soiled products have been on counter for approximately 15 minutes. Employee finished cleaning and put eggs back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back hallway, five spray bottles of cleaners stored hanging on side of rack facing single service gloves. Manager removed spray bottles and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee at time of inspection food handler training expired. Manager on duty stated general manager is new to location and already in the process of getting everyone retrained. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on soda machine in drive thru soiled with debris. Also, water nozzle at end of three compartment sink soiled with build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on top of warming unit across from cook line near pass through window. Employee removed and discarded of drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on bottom shelf in dry storage stacked before proper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage/bag- in- box soda rack soiled with debris. Also, multiple ceiling vents in kitchen soiled/stained. Also, floor under fryers/fry warmer soiled with grease/food debris. Also, wall behind syrups for ice cream soiled with syrup residue. Also, floor in drive thru soiled with build up. Also, wall in mop sink soiled with build up. Also, ceiling vent in men's restroom soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above fryers. Establishment using pan lid to cover hole. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of flour in biscuit area handle of scoop in product. Employee removed handle from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of three microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In container on bottom shelf of biscuit area not labeled. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, hood filters above burger oven soiled with heavy grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of Raw Beef Fritter over Cinnamon and Raisin Biscuits In walk in freezer. manager moved ready to eat foods to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine nozzles in drive through area where soiled. Hot water machine at end of triple sink has build up on the nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceilings in kitchen area soiled. Floors behind fryers soiled with grease build up. Ceiling vents soiled. Walls in mop sink area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing slats over flat top on cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front counter, Ice cream freezer Ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line was heavily soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Convections ovens heavily soiled. Shelves containing singe serve items in back of store soiled. Exterior Ice cream freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by grill, pooled eggs 51F. Eggs placed into cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Eggs moved in sealed part of reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee purse with bottle of perfume exposed stored on shelf in dry storage with oil. Purse moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two (2) shelled eggs stored in pan in reach in cooler by grill. Eggs discarded.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back dry storage area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of food warmer stored with to go items. Employee purse stored on shelf in dry storage with oil. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Establishment not using all three sinks in correct order. All sinks refilled to be used correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dry food storage racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster in back of establishment is on grass.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states dumpster company has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in walk in cooler. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In back chemical storage, fly trap hanging from ceiling is full of dead flies.
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard box lining reach in cooler in front counter. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
37
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shelled eggs next to grill employee placed on time
03F-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken tenderloins on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
82
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
Hardee's most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Callahan average of 72.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hardee's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hardee's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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