Hardee's
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Hardee's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Hardee's is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at drive through dispenser.
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 jacket by utensils on rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Rear kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loos gaskets to walk in cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled inter of cabinets. Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of biscuits in walk in cooler. Covered by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
61
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side. There is a backflow device installed before the splitter that can be moved. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee health agreement for employees hired and working but yet to complete employee training. Emailed blank employee agreement. Employees can all sign a single master sheet by signing on the backside of agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager not aware of big 6 foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed big 6 flyer.
11-07-5
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 for cleanup of bodily functions. Emailed written plan for operator to print and file.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris accumulation on inside interior topside.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager supplied towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. One employee hired over 60 days with no employee training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked missing around front hand wash sink near drivethru window
36-17-5
45
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side.
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several cooler handles soiled on topside and inside where fingers touch inside of handle to open door **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled with splash back residue. Operator had area cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.
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