Hardee's - Chickamauga

12876 N Hwy 27, Chickamauga, GA 30707
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hardee's - Chickamauga, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

By comparison, the average Chickamauga facility scores 95, putting Hardee's - Chickamauga on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GRILL TOP AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC TO CLEAN GRILL TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVRED ACCUMULATION OF DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD DUP ON SEVERAL HOOD VENTS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE VENTS CLEANED TO NOT BECOME A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED. CORRECT BY 12/23/2025.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS WITH TORN GASKETS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE NEW GASKETS ORDERED FOR REACH IN COOLERS.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WASTE AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. ALSO OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUG FOR LEFT DUMPSTER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE ENCLOSURE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNESSARY ITEMS AND DEBRIS. PIC WILL ALSO ORDER DRAIN PLUG FOR DUMPSTER.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
78
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE WEARING A WRIST WATCH WHILE WASHING HANDS AND SWITCHING GLOVES. CA: PIC HAD STAFF MEMBER REMOVE WATCH AND REWASH HANDS.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
95
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN FREEZER. CA: PIC COVERED AND WILL RETRAIN STAFF ON FOOD COVERING RULES.
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's - Chickamauga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's - Chickamauga on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hardee's - Chickamauga compare to other restaurants in Chickamauga?

Hardee's - Chickamauga most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Chickamauga average of 95.

Has Hardee's - Chickamauga's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hardee's - Chickamauga have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee's - Chickamauga 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 - Chickamauga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's - Chickamauga is inspected around three times per year on average.