HARDEE'S
1323 N ORANGE AVE, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904.529.9437
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Dead insects on premises. Approximately 100 dead flying insects in five separate light shields located at back prep/storage area near walk in cooler. Light shields individually contained approximately 30, 10, 5, 40, 10, and 5 dead flying insects. Employee removed and cleaned all dead insects from light shields during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to mop sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher across from the fryers is in the recharge zone.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing from non-chemical side.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certification for Marques expired 7/31/2025.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing sandwiches with a bracelet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for approximately 5 seconds before rinsing off soap at hand wash station by office.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line rubbed nose with gloved hands, changed gloves, then continued to make food orders, but did not wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler next to grill on cook line, per employee container was taken out of cooler for less then 20 minutes prior and placed back in reach in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station by walk in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license at front desk.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along walls, under various equipment throughout establishment. In walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of non used reach in cooler under make line.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two broken shell eggs on flat in reach in cooler next to flat grill. Employee removed broken eggs.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two broken shell eggs on flat in reach in cooler next to flat grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut tomato, cut lettuce and shredded cheese being held on time controls have no time marking. Employee states all products placed on time controls at approximately 9:55 and marked all products appropriately.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and discussed procedures with manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Floor behind fryers with grease build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2024.
Hood filter missing/disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Middle hood filter above flat grill in disrepair with multiple gaps present.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer in front of conveyor oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with grease/food debris build up. Interior top of microwave across from sandwich holding area is soiled.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, cooked grits being held on time as a public health control. Time was not marked. Employee added appropriate time marking indicating correct discard time.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Floor in hallway near back exit and under/behind soda machine at drive thru is soiled. Wall at the three compartment sink is soiled.
Dead insects on premises. Approximately one dozen dead insects each in two light shields in front of walk in cooler area. Approximately ten dead insects in each of two light shields in hallway by back exit. Employee discarded all and cleaned areas during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under expo window at front counter are torn. Gasket on biscuit reach in door next to walk in cooler is torn.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from filters above flat grill creating a gap.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven with heavy debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above toaster oven have grease build up. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at breading station in small pan at 46F. Per employee, chicken removed from walk in cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee placed chicken in walk in freezer. Temperature approximately 30 minutes later at 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs indicated on time as a public health control paperwork has no time marking. Per manager, eggs placed out from reach in cooler at 8:00. Manager marked shell eggs with appropriate discard time.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen area soiled. Floor behind equipment and soda machine at drive thru soiled. Floor to right of back door area soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.
Dead insects on premises. Approximately 100 dead flying insects in five separate light shields located at back prep/storage area near walk in cooler. Light shields individually contained approximately 30, 10, 5, 40, 10, and 5 dead flying insects. Employee removed and cleaned all dead insects from light shields during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Both gaskets torn on reach in cooler below warmer at front counter.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filters in hood system above flat grill creating gaps.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven has build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under plating around soda nozzles in drive thru and two lobby machines have build up of debris. Gasket on reach in cooler across from bun toaster is soiled. Hood filters above toaster oven are soiled.
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