HARDEE'S
498 BUSCH DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.751.1805
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly at biscuit prep area and two live flies in rear storage area by push cart dumpster and wet mop heads.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at drive through window handling ready to eat hash browns with no gloves holding the top portion of bagged hash browns with contact of barehands to the product.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly at biscuit prep area and two live flies in rear storage area by push cart dumpster and wet mop heads.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns (59F - Cold Holding) slacking at ambient air temperature above temperature range, no longer frozen. Employee placed in fryer to reheat to hot hold.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink after splitter for the black hose side.
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in freezer under charbroil grill reading 70F, all food inside freezer frozen solid, separate ambient thermometer in temperature range. Operator removed malfunctioning thermometer.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile over bag and box system missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door seal of two door reach in freezer in the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Water and base of steam table on cook line with debris build up.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand wash sink drain pipe not connected to floor drain, water leaking to floor. Employee reconnected and mopped water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service carry out containers stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Used mop heads stored on floor of back storage area, employee had employee bag to discard.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line steam table, sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru, multiple nozzles on soda dispenser have build up of syrup residue.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area, one ceiling tile above bag-in-box soda soda rack missing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, one stall missing cover on waste receptacle.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry station, floor has grease build up. At drive thru area, floor under shelves soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, interior of microwave has encrusted food splatter on top panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, interior of under counter cabinet has grease build up. Operator had employee clean. At prep area, gasket on reach-in freezer has black stains.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, In top section of reach-in cooler, omelette mix (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door has been continuously opened. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler. At fry station, in breading station, chicken wash (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present stated they have been hired for 4 months, no employee certification available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In ice machine, top plate behind deflection plate, near chute has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom facility not clean. In men's restroom, one toilet dirty.
Dead roaches on premises. In back storage room, observed 3 dead roaches on floor. Operator swept all and discarded.
Drain cover(s) missing. In men's restroom, floor drain cover missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in cooler torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At frying station, floor under fryers soiled with grease build up. At dry storage area, floor in front of soda storage rack soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior of both microwaves soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line, under counter cabinet soiled. At biscuit prep area, cabinet below counter soiled.
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At fry station, in breading cooler, chicken wash (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 5 hours earlier.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, in breading cooler, chicken wash (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 5 hours earlier.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At make line, cut tomato and cut lettuce marked for 5 hour discard time. Manager had employee mark correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, Diet Coke nozzle has build up. At dining room soda dispenser, coke and root beer nozzles have build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At biscuit prep area, no paper towels at handwash sink. Manager supplied.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dry storage area, wall and ceiling soiled. At frying station, floor under fryers soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior of both microwaves soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walkway by office, fluorescent ceiling light missing cover. Manager had employee place cover on light cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets have build up. At biscuit prep area, cabinet below counter soiled. At biscuit prep area, shelves of green wire rack soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In dry storage area, pipe in ceiling leaking resulting in standing water on floor. Manager stated she has a work order in for repair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area, mop stored in bucket with dirty water. Manager had employee properly hang mop.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels at end of roll and would not dispense. Employee changed roll of paper towels and now dispenses.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects at biscuit station.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer near fry station, pans of raw pork chop and raw steak stored over bags of French toast sticks. Also, in walk-in cooler, shell eggs stored over buttermilk.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach-in cooler, Pooled egg (67F - Cold Holding). Employee had out on counter for short period of time, just returned to cooler.
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. At cook line, shell eggs on counter with no time marked. Employee stated eggs out for 15 minutes, marked time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen area, handwash sink by ice machine blocked by stack of empty bread racks.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 2 towel dispensers not dispensing paper towels.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. At make line, cardboard box under counter used for trash.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area, ice buckets on cart not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelves stacked before air drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At kitchen area by ice machine, standing water on floor from drain line on ice machine dripping on floor.
Floors, walls no/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and drive thru soiled/food debris. Ceilings over make line have dust build up.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure bagged and unbagged trash on ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In prep area, microwave interior top plate has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At frying station, cabinet under holding bins has build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In kitchen area dry storage, sleeve of drink carriers on floor.
Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, open case of pork chops not covered.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At biscuit prep area, employee medicine stored on top shelf of storage shelves over biscuit mix. Employee moved.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In slide top reach-in freezer at conveyer oven, pan of raw breaded steak over bag of French toast. Operator moved toast.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavor nozzle has build up. At dining room soda dispenser, right dispenser has multiple nozzles with build up. At drive thru, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by bread racks. Operator moved bread.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by biscuit area, no paper towels. Operator supplied. At handwash sink by office, not dispensing towels. Operator fixed.
Bathroom facility not clean. In men's restroom, toilet dirty.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line with no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled. Floor at drive thru area soiled and debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure. Boxes on ground at recycle enclosure
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. In prep area, sides and tops of ovens. At front line area, top of warmer unit has build up. At drive thru, bottoms of soda heads have build up.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed lettuce stored on top shelf over cut produce.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bottom of mop sink. Operator hung mops.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pickles. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. Shelled eggs stored on table by egg grill. Eggs placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Eggs marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector in ice machine in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back kitchen blocked by iced tea urn.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by fryer station with scoop inside. Scoop removed.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilets are soiled in both men's and women's restrooms in dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind drink dispenser in drive through area. Dead roach discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor under racks in dry storage area. Floor in back storage area. Walls in back storage area. Ceiling vents in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of soda mix on floor in dry storage.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash build up around recycling dumpster. Employee began cleaning.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over fryers. Hood filter installed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In walk in cooler, shelves and poles for racks are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen. Beige utility cart in kitchen. Interior cabinets by biscuit prep station. Interior cabinets by fryer station. Interior cabinets under drink dispenser. Shelves for racks in drive through area.
Open dumpster lid. Lid for recycling dumpster is open. Lid closed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.