Hardee's

136 Killian Ave, Trenton, GA 30752

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hardee's stretching back to 2024. Hardee's was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Hardee's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE CEILING OF MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE. CA: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY TO PRECLUDE THE ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE. COS: PIC REMOVED CEILING PART OF MICROWAVE AND HAD IT WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMP SINK.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON PREP COUNTER. CA: WET WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. COS: PIC PUT WIPING CLOTH BACK IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH GRAVY AND MUSHROOMS ON STEAM TABLE HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F. CA: FOOD ITEMS HAD BEEN PLACED THERE 30 MINUTES AGO OR LESS. PIC REHEATED ITEMS TO 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF INSIDE MICROWAVE AND DRINK NOZZLES WITH SOIL RESIDUE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AND DRINK NOZZLES CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. CA: CFSM had employee put on a hair restraint. Discussed when managers are pulled to prepare food, they must wear a hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hardee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hardee's on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hardee's?

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

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

Hardee's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 91.

Has Hardee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardee's have averaged around two 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.

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