Hardee's

178 Southwell Blvd, Tifton, GA 31794

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2024. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tifton restaurant, which scores around 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety(TCS) food (milk) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler near drive through window. CA: TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. COS: Product was discarded by PIC; PIC stated repairman would be contacted.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees with no hair restraint and ineffective hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable hair nets or hats. Visor alone is not a sufficient hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prepared food and ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(breakfast burrito mix, cut tomatoes, and sliced deli ham) not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. PIC stated tomatoes and deli meat were prepped today; date was added. Burrito mix preparation date was unknown, product was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food(butter milk) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler near kitchen hand sink. Product was discarded by PIC. PIC stated he has placed a ticket for repair for reach in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed top of microwave encrusted with old food. COS: Microwaved was cleaned. Ensure cleaning of microwave as often as necessary or at least every 24 hours to prevent build-up of old food.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface (spatula) being stored in un-clean location (strap around Bunn water heater) after wash, rinsing and sanitizing which contaminates the surface of the spatula before use. COS: Spatula rewashed and advised to PIC to place sign to not store spatula in this manner to prevent contamination. Store spatula on clean surface after cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's?

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

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

Hardee's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tifton average of 94.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's 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 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.

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