Hardee's
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hardee's, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Hardee's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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. At cook line, partial flat of shell eggs on counter with no time marked. Employee stated tag must have fallen off, marked time of discard for 11am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple under counter storage cabinets have soiled interiors. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen and front line have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fry station has grease and debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves have build up. Floor in walk-in freezer, floor under mat soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At fry station, case of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, Ice build up on floor and cooling unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flies observed in kitchen. Manager killed and discarded seven. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In chicken breading station in kitchen, chicken and liquid batter 57F. Both items placed into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where black hose is attached. Splitter removed - faucet has built in breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in dry storage area.
31B-05-4
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. Some training records presented are expired. Manager states he is in middle of updating all employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical stainless steel cleaner stored by exit door in back kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Box on cook line in kitchen.
33-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large gray rolling trash bin in back kitchen. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drive through equipment. Wall behind drive through equipment. Wall under and around triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Manager working in kitchen without hair restraint. Employee working in kitchen without beard guard. Manager put hat on. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
30
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of splitter on mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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. Sliced cheese on make line in kitchen not marked. Manager states cheese placed out approximately 10 minutes prior and marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor under dry food storage racks. Floor under triple sink. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor drain by employee computer station. Walls in dry storage area. Walls around triple sink. Ceiling vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor by pass window. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of fryer station. Interior of cabinet below grill in kitchen. Interior of cabinets below drink dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in back chemical storage area near rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where red hose is attached. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag of liquid eggs stored in walk in cooler 60F. Bag was pulled out and kept near grill approximately 15 minutes prior. Eggs kept in walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets stored by ice machine in back kitchen. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 06/01/2022. Manager located current license and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler below grill is not functioning. Manager states that unit is going to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall under triple sink near rear door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by main make line. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters over fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hardee's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hardee's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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