Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga

2501 Airport Trwy, Columbus, GA 31904

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga has been inspected five times since 2024. Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga's latest score of 86 falls below the Columbus average of 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sliced ham, milk and Half & Half cold held above 41 degrees. (see temperature log) Rule: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: Milk and half & Half discarded. Sliced ham placed in walk-in cooler.(see cooling temperature log)

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed container of lettuce in prep area cold holding at temperature above 41 F(See temp log). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded lettuce.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing and handling food with a watch on his wrist. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. The PIC had food employee remove watch.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food containers in the dry storage area stacked while wet and not properly air-drying. After cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils shall be air dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS. PIC had food employee rearrange containers so that they could properly dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing and handling food with a watch on her wrist. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. The PIC had food employee remove watch.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employees preparing food items without hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS PIC food employees put on hats for the hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga.

How does Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hardee's of Columbus #6, 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 of Columbus #6, Ga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hardee's of Columbus #6, Ga is inspected around two times per year on average.

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