Hardee's
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Hardee's five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 98, which Hardee's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed outside thermometer on walk-in freezer is broken and not working. Temperature measuring devices shall be easily accessible and measure an accurate temperature.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and debris buildup around fryers and around the back storage room grease trap in need of a good cleaning. These areas shall be kept free of accumulations and buildup.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed mop left in mop bucket between uses. Mops shall be stored hanging to air-dry between uses.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink in men's and women's restrooms in need of re-caulking. Sinks shall be caulked around edges where connected to wall to prevent harboring of pest of intrusion of pests and to prevent mold/mildew due to splash.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash buildup around outdoor dumpster area and lids left open. These areas shall be kept free of accumulations and lids kept closed to prevent intrusion of insects/pests and rodents.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
74
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed door on side of outdoor dumpster left open. Doors/lids shall remain closed at all times when not in use to prevent intrusion of insects/rodents.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on the ceiling around the fryer area and also observed floors of walk-in freezer in need of cleaning. These areas shall be designed, constructed and installed in a manner which makes them easily cleanable and easy to maintain.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food buildup inside the microwave oven beside the stove area. Food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch and cleaned regularly throughout the day to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed 2 mops stored inside mop buckets. Mops shall be hung to air-dry when not in use.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and buildup inside the reach-in freezer under the toaster oven. These areas shall be clean to sight and touch and regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent possible food contamination.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash can in men's restroom has no lid or lid has been broken off. Also observed that the men's and women's restroom has 1 sink that needs to be recaulked where it attaches to the wall. Trash cans shall be covered.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
78
Sep 10, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, I observed 2 separate containers of raw chicken tenders at 46.5 degrees fahrenheit, as well as cut tomatoes and cut lettuce at 47 degrees fahrenheit. PIC (Paula Roberts) was closing the restaurant at 11:00 and we agreed no food from this cooler would be served prior to closing and the food would be discarded. Repairmen were scheduled to come today, 2/15/2024 to attempt to repair the cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the inside ceiling of the microwave oven in the back kitchen area close to the toaster oven that was badly soiled. All food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch and cleaned regularly throughout the day to prevent contamination. PIC stated she would work on the microwave oven today.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed 2 mops in the back storage closet on the stored on the floor. When not in use, mops shall be hung to air dry. PIC stated that the hangers on the wall will not hold the mops and they fall down. Mop hangers shall be repaired to hold mops properly to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed hash browns and food debris on equipment beside the fryer area, soiled food containers, etc. Also observed that the vent/grill on the serv=ware reach-in freezer is still broken. Equipment shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC is working with ownership to correct this equipment issue.
511-6-1.05(2)(h)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed men's restroom "out of order". Observed sewage from toilet all over the toilet seat, tissue paper stuck to toilet seat. PIC had a sign on the door that the restroom is out of order and they were using the women's restroom as a uni-sex restroom. Plumber is scheduled to be there to work on the plumbing issues today (2/15/2024). Restaurant will close at 11am and will not reopen until Saturday (2/17/2024) if repairs are complete.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple areas with holes in the ceilings and ceiling tiles badly soiled. Observed areas where the cove molding on the floor is missing causing large holes and the floor is badly soiled. Observed ceiling tile loose in back storage room. Recommend a very deep cleaning and a regular cleaning schedule to overall kitchen and facility. These areas shall be designed, constructed and installed in a manner which makes them easily cleanable and easy to maintain.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple holes in ceilings and coving of the floors which could allow the entrance of pests (insects, rodents) into the kitchen area/facility. These conditions shall be eliminated in order to help control possible infestations.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardee's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardee's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardee's.
How does Hardee's compare to other restaurants in Thomasville?
Hardee's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Thomasville average of 98.
Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hardee's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hardee's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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