Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga

1000 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA 39817

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Bainbridge restaurant, which scores around 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in cooler held at temperature above 41°F. PIC discarded food item.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surfaces of the Blodgett ovens, convection oven, etc. Will have them cleaned by 11/14/2025.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of rolling carts, metal shelves (starting to rust), inside coolers and freezers, and flat grill station area. Will have everything cleaned within three to five days.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floods and walls soiled and in need of deep cleaning. Observed the walls in kitchen not easily cleanable and damaged. Walls need to be painted. Will have floors and walls cleaned within three to five days. Will get with upper management to address repainting and repairing the damage to the walls in the kitchen area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surface of Sharp microwave in kitchen. Observed build up of debris on the inside cavity. CFSM will have it cleaned today.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of rolling carts, shelves, warmers, and microwave. General cleaning needed. CFSM stated it all will be cleaned within three to five days.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed soiled knife holder over 3-compartment sink in kitchen. Observed a build up of grease/debris. PIC removed the knives from the holder on the wall. Wall and knife holder will be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of the rolling carts, coolers, freezers, etc. General cleaning is needed. PIC stated everything will be cleaned within three to five days.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors & walls under and behind shelves, coolers, and freezers. Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen need to be cleaned and some may need to be replaced. PIC stated they will have the floors and walls cleaned within three to five days and will contact General Manager Elizabeth Wenchell to address the ceiling tiles.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga.

How does Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga compare to other restaurants in Bainbridge?

Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Bainbridge average of 91.

Has Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga 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 Bainbridge, Ga 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 Bainbridge, Ga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's Bainbridge, Ga is inspected around two times per year on average.

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