Hardee's
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hardee's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. 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
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line steam table, sausage patties (129F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed on line 30 minutes prior.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front line drink station, top plate of spindle mixer has encrusted splatter debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At handwash sink by ice machine, step ladder stored in front of sink. Operator moved ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets throughout establishment torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves soiled with food residue. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled. Floor under sink station has standing water and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At flat top area, top,plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gaskets have build up of black stains and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage area, case of napkins stored on floor.
25-05-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in cooler, milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated milk has been in and out to make drinks. Milk used within 10 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In ice machine, top plate has black stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At egg cook station, reach-in cooler gasket torn. Also, at make station, under counter cabinet door held shut with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dry storage area, ceiling vents have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of cardboard behind dumpster in enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At egg cook station, reach-in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At egg cook station, standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink near office, faucet does not turn completely off.
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At biscuit prep area, door handles on reach-in cooler have build up on back side.
23-24-4
55
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
55
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, polled shell eggs stored over liquid margarine. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen by ice machine, handwash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen by fryer area, ice machine has build up on interior of door and top plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up under cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over case of buttermilk. Operator moved buttermilk. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage and cheese mix (49F - Cold Holding) sitting out on table next to flat top grill on cook line, per employees mix has been there approximately 1 hour, mix placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored with individual sauce packets on rack by triple sink. Two chemical sanitizer spray bottles stored next to food trays under front counter. All chemicals moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi head soda nozzles on soda machines at drive though and at drink station in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers on cook line. Under bag in box soda rack and around grease collection tank in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go cups and containers on floor in storage room in dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitation bucket stored with food trays under front counter, sanitation bucket moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill, broiler, and fryers. Interior of cabinet under drink station in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Manager asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Food employee record is expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink chemical cleaner stored in mop sink area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters in kitchen should have been changed 5/2022. Establishment has new filters. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with blue hair. Hat put on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor drain under triple sink. Wall under triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by biscuit prep area. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves and legs in dry storage area are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above egg grill. Blue rack in freezer. Mop sink. Area behind soda machine. Gaskets on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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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 27, 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 five 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 nine violations per visit, up from roughly six 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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