Hardee's
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Hardee's, the earliest from 2022. Hardee's was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Hardee's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Tomato, lettuce, shredded cheese on make line held on time with no time mark. Has been out for approximately 1.5 hours, time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler across from breading station ham, coleslaw, mushrooms, 48-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 51F during inspection. Person in charge states has been out of unit less than **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cream opened 4.11.25 in front counter reach in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at drive through with debris buildup. White buildup at back hot water dispenser.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer during inspection. Has sent employee to pick up from another store. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment, along walls with debris buildup in drive through. Also, floors in back bag in box soda storage with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under dining room soda dispenser with debris buildup. Under side of ice chute in drive through with debris buildup. Broiler hood filters with grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees on duty working longer than 60 days per person in charge with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from front hand wash sink. Also, dispenser at back by walk in cooler not dispensing. Person in charge provided towels. Also, missing hand wash sign from men's restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working longer than 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. One employee drink at front line with no lid or straw. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in hall with bag in box soda with debris buildup on floor under electrical components.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing on right side of dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on top of hot holding fry station. Also, grease buildup on hood filters at burger cook and left sided fry station. Also, dust observed on walk in cooler fan. Also, gaskets to biscuit cooler with debris buildup. Also, cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on multiple items in clean dishware area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk held on ice at breading station at 52F. Person in charge states is being held on ice due to work order for unit. States has been out of temperature for 2 hours. Added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Issuing toilet paper at first stall in women's restroom.
32-11-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at back hand wash sink by walk ins not dispensing.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty working at establishment longer than 60 days with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of soda on floor at bag in box soda. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room. Person in charge swept and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on several clean dishes.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach ins in kitchen soiled. Cabinet under soda dispenser in dining room with rust, debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave on line with debris buildup. Large soda nozzles in dining room with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulation on ceiling above ovens, above ice machine. Observed standing water on the floor in room with walk ins. Observed damage to cove molding by oil fill.
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Missing door to right side of dumpster enclosure.
33-24-4
43
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly by the front drive through window. Observed one fly on the back side of the cook line by the prep table closest to dry storage.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease and food debris on the hot holding unit between the fryers and the drive through window area. Clean sheet trays stored next to the three compartment sink with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple paper towels dispensers at the hand wash sinks with no paper towels available. Operator states waiting for delivery truck to refill dispensers.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered beef patties in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the beef patties. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored over racks of bread. Operator relocated the employee apron. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf closest to the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to the fryers and stand up reach in freezer has accumulation of grease. Multiple ceiling air vents through kitchen with build up of dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has accumulation of ice around on the fans.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave has build up of food debris on the underside of the fan guard. Operator cleaned and sanitized the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Multiuse disposable glove not discarded on a daily basis or when soiled, whichever comes first. Cloth glove used for removing trays of food from the oven soiled with food debris. Operator replaced the cooking glove. **Corrected On-Site**
21-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda dispenser by the drive through window has build up of soda syrup residue. Operator had employee clean and sanitize the soda dispenser. Stand up reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen has mold like substance on the door gaskets. Operator has new gaskets on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
45
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); deli ham (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to breading station. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning during breakfast. Operator removed TCS foods and placed them in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped at end of inspection shredded cheese at 46F and deli ham at 43F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (116-125F - Hot Holding) in food warmer above sandwich making station. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chutes on both self dispensing soda machines in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. General Manager CFM certificate expired in Oct 2022.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine. Also, unable to dispense paper towels at dispenser in women's restroom. Operator replaced batteries in both dispensers for towels to dispense properly **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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 employees food safety training certificates expired in Sept and Nov 2022. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer, reach in freezer on cook line and reach-in cooler next to chicken breading station torn. Operator stated they have a work order in to have repaired **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to breading station unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 45-47F. Observed gasket torn on reach-in cooler.
14-74-7
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardee's 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 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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