Hardee's
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Hardee's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Hardee's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut lettuce and sliced tomatoes held on time on make table not marked for time. Items marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No water provided at hand wash sink by dry storage. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Exterior door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall in disrepair. Siding missing on door way to dry storage, base board detached from wall in dry storage.
36-24-5
52
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bricks falling off exterior wall by back door. Strip of trim missing from doorway to dry storage.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on fry station reach in freezer door. Crumbs/debris on shelf in expo sandwich pass window.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing device on back door broken.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler in dumpster enclosure.
33-31-5
Basic - Fry station reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/food debris.
22-16-4
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control and has no time marking. Per employee food prep at 10:00 am employee added time mark stickers for tomatoes, Lettuce, sliced cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside on the side of the building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by back door.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile missing by three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by back door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink by three compartment sink with a continuous drip from the faucet.
29-11-4
52
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of debris around ceiling vents in back of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed whisks hanging on hooks in back with food contact side on hooks that are not sanitized. Employee in dish area rewashed and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint in food area and hair down past shoulders. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
86
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over pasteurized eggs. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one kitchen employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
82
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched walk in door to obtain food and did not change gloves or wash hands before touching food.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone on front counter next to single service items.
40-06-5
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
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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 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Hardee's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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