Hardee's
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Hardee's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hardee's was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Middleburg average 81, so Hardee's trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Per operator, missing approximately 20 proof of employee training, only two certificates available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on microwaves in kitchen have grease/food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Employee beverage stored on top of bag in box sodas on the soda rack in dry storage.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One hood filter over the flat grill is missing slats and is in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at handwash sink by ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the flat grill and conveyor oven have grease build up. Shelving in walk-in cooler has white mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self-closing device on back exit door is disconnected.
35B-03-4
67
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of toaster oven with accumulation of debris. Hood filters above toaster oven with heavy grease build up.
22-02-4
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 available for two employees on duty at time of inspection. Operator obtained both signatures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves on make line and at bakery rack behind expo line have debris build up on the handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door self-closing device is broken.
35B-03-4
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in reach in freezer at 49F. Unit was unplugged, person in charge discarded beef and plugged in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Missing toilet paper in mens restroom. Observed papertowels in toilet. Person in charge provided and removed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by ice machine not functioning properly.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee with copy of Safestaff Card on file. No original on site.
53B-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile of cove molding came off of wall by walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in clean dish area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and old food observed on clean dishware.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer to back door disconnected. Person in charge reconnected. Also light visible under door. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on ground of mop sink. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 open milk containers on front line reach in cooler with printed label of discard date of 8 days. Discussed labeling guidelines with date marking with operator. Operator stated she would contact her corporate office.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at chemical area near back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Observed shredded cheddar cheese on cook line at cold bar in container sitting above empty container on bar at 62F. Operator stated cheese placed on line approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator moved to cool in walk in cooler. After 1 hour retemp at 43F. Also, observed milk at 49F and 50F in reach in cooler on front line. Operator stated temperature check of equipment at approximately 5:30am was 38F. Operator stated milk was in and out of cooler to make shakes. Operator moved milk to walk in cooler. **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. Observed black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine behind deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen, ware washing and prep area with accumulation of debris. Also, wall above 3 compartment sink is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At backdoor, gap showing at threshold. Daylight showing. Also, back door has no self closing device.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fries on walk in freezer floor. Operator moved case to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on shelf beside hot holding area has build up of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in mens restroom. Gave operator printed sign. Operator posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drink machine at drive thru and 2 dining room drink dispensers with build of of black mold-like substance on the under plating around nozzles. Employees began to clean during inspection Also, gasket on reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink is soiled. Also, the bottom gasket on reach in freezer by fryers is soiled. Also, walk in freezer gasket torn. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go cups stored on front counter reach in cooler not inverted. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth at hot holding area in kitchen on counter. Employee removed soiled cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket with water. Operator hung mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Middleburg?
Hardee's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Middleburg average of 81.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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