Hardees
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hardees, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution testing at 500+ppm in three compartment sink. Person in charge stated the chemical dispenser is a new system and just needed to be calibrated. Employee began diluting quaternary ammonium solution with water. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch. Per person in charge employee wears watch to help monitor for health reasons.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack near back prep sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear plastic container with visible crack and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on drying rack near back prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on gaskets of not-in-use reach in cooler on center cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tile around vent above back prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage patties at temperatures of 111-124F stored in steam well on cook line. Person in charge stated the patties were in process of being discarded for quality and voluntarily discarded. Cooked sausage patties (111-124F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of DairyStar half and half with no date marking stored in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge stated half and half was opened more than 24 hours prior but use more than 3 containers in a 7 day period. At time of inspection there is no proof that DairyStar half and half is non-tcs when opened.
02C-03-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair side panel of ice machine.
14-71-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed red container lid in disrepair stored on drying rack in dish area.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sinks near walk-in cooler and ice machine. Person in charge added hand washing signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower at to-go window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered box of tea bags stored in dry storage area. Person in charge covered tea bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle soiled microwave handle then handle ready to eat biscuits without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on hose splitter attachment required on non-chemical side at mop sink. Person in charge stated they will acquire a backflow preventer or remove splitter. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand wash sink by ice machine unable to dispense soap. Person in charge fixed dispenser on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling tiles on cook line near conveyor belt oven. Soiled floors in corner near rear door of establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer under conveyor belt oven near walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on front line by to go window. Soiled microwave handle on microwave near front line hot holding window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container lids stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under three compartment sink leaking on to floor. Person in charge stated they will call maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
52
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired over 60 days have no training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash station next to manager office, no hot water coming from hand sink. Other hand wash station in establishment work as intended. Operator called to have maintenance on hand wash station to have problem addressed. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage area by in box soda is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At drive thru station soda machine, drain cover is missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under egg flat top stove in kitchen, grease build up on shelf under stove top. Above biscuit maker next to prep area in kitchen is soiled. Operator stated maintenance worker is coming out today to clean. Build up under the front counter at registers. Gasket soiled at reach in cooler near drive thru soda machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at chicken breading station and 1 in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top cooler at cook line, omelette mix (47F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle,e has build up. In dining room, right side soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle has build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handling employees present, no employee training certificates available. Employees stated they have been employed about 3 months.
53B-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of shelves in walk-in cooler have build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dining room, right side soda dispenser, ice chute has mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At biscuit station, floor behind convection ovens have build up. In walk-in cooler, floor under racks have build up. At prep area, floor and floor drain soiled. At prep area, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles soiled and dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flattop and over conveyor oven has grease build up. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets throughout establishment, soiled. Reach-in freezer at fry station, exterior soiled. At biscuit station, sides of convection ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near handwash sink by drive thru, Hole in wall at drain line.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in top of reach-in freezer at fry station
14-69-4
41
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hardees.
How does Hardees compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hardees most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hardees' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardees have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardees 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 Hardees inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees is inspected around two times per year on average.
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