Hardee's

98 Hwy 84 E, Cairo, GA 39828
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hardee's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Cairo sits at 94, putting Hardee's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: UNDER MICROWAVE.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR SOILED BENEATH OVENS, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN FLOOR SOILED UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND OVENS.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST COLORED SLIME BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING TILES SEPERATED FROM WALL NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: DIRT/ DEBRIS WERE OBSERVED TO BE COLLECTING IN ROUGH TEXTURED AREA OF COVING NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN GRILL AREA. IT HAS BEEN NOTED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS THAT THESE TILES APPEAR TO HAVE SUFFERED WATER DAMAGE AT SOME POINT, AND HAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TILES BE REPLACED AND RE-GROUTED TO MAINTAIN CLEANABILITY.
511-6-1.07(2)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL FLASHING ON OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH ROUGH-DAMAGED EDGE. RECOMMEND APPLYING RUBBER COVE MOLDING TO MAINTAIN EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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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 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's?

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

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

Hardee's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cairo average of 94.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around zero 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 two times per year on average.