Hardee's

7137 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside of hot holding containers soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes at 44f Ambient Cooling in walk-in cooler for 6 hours. See stop sale.

03D-06-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes at 44f Ambient Cooling in walk-in cooler for 6 hours.

01B-02-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster side doors open.

33-16-4

May 14, 2024

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink walls soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen has been removed for ongoing repairs in ceiling, one tile next to it has water damage.

36-32-5

Basic - Floor in disrepair. Floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer pulling up from floor.

36-17-5

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed kitchen air conditioning vent soiled with accumulation of dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.

24-08-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs ambient temp at 55f for less than 4 hours. Manager moved eggs to walk in cooler to quickly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker on one side of splitter attachment. Automatic vacuum breaker missing from hose bibb at dumpster area.

29-34-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary sanitizer measured at 500ppm. Manager diluted sanitizer with water and reduced concentration to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over triple sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Debris around dumpsters.

33-19-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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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 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.

How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Hardee's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two 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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