Hardee's
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Hardee's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before green hose
29-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 5 broken shell eggs stored in bin of eggs
01B-14-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave at top of unit
22-08-4
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer where fries are stored, torn gasket on dessert cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid on liquid eggs in reach in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on tall stand **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked injected meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. raw frozen country fried beef steak cooking in oil 80-129F when taken out of oil once timer went off. A few pieces of steak very undercooked. Employee put steaks back in oil to finish cooking. Employee cooked country fried steak to 188-196F **Corrected On-Site**
03C-37-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink Before green hose connection. Manager attached vacuum breaker **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink Near walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Black mold like substance on pipe along the wall in the walk in cooler behind shelves
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright freezer and reach in cooler in desert area near register **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwaves
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple cooler/ freezers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51f ham in double pan and stacked too high in prep unit, mgr rearranged **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Wrote 3pm on cut tomatoes and it's not 11am yet, she took them out of cooler at 10:30, explained to her and she changed time on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink by walk in freezer and handsink at front counter, mgr fixed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. A couple of employees here for more than 2 months
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches, he put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright freezer by fryer and milk cooler, front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for cooked sausage, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heating lamp and side of lamp above hash browns,
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of container for food in warmer, gasket in upright cooler by cook line, employee cleaned gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Very slow drip from one compartment in triple sink
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler by cook line, employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Mgr changed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Deli paper not inverted in storage shelf by walk in cooler, mgr inverted them, **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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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 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 around two times per year on average.
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