HARDEE'S
6914 NORWOOD AVE, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-503-7648
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flies observed in kitchen. Manager killed and discarded seven.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line pick up time stands from floor with gloved hands, then handle clean utensils on cook line to begin customer order without changing gloves or washing hands. Inspector asked employee to wash hands and employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, metal container of frozen raw beef patties stored over box of frozen ready to eat buns. Operator relocated the raw beef.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored keys on lanyard stored on reach in cooler at pass through window. Operator relocated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
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Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease and food debris on floor of cook line behind fryers. Multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen with dust build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris on top plate of cook line microwave.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, open case of beef steak fritters stored over case of fully cooked smoked sausage and pan of raw hamburgers stored on case of fries. Operator moved items to proper storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dining room drink station, ice chute on soda dispenser has mold-like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink across from fry station, no soap, dispenser removed. Operator placed pump bottle of soap at handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. At fry station, reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fry/biscuit area, floor at reach-in freezer/ovens soiled. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves has build up of food residue. At drive thru window area, floor under shelves have build up of residue. Throughout kitchen area, multiple ceiling tiles and vents have stains.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled, including at front counter. At make line and prep area, under counter cabinets soiled. At fry station, exterior of reach-in freezer has build up of flour residue.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed tomatoes and lettuce stored over bottle drinks. Operator had employee rearrange produce to bottom shelf.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sinks, Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator drained sink and filled, Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At biscuit prep area, buttermilk (67F - Cold Holding). Item sitting on shelf for 30 minutes per manager. Manager placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Temperature 39f after 30 minutes.
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 make line, shredded cheese held on time per manager has no time marked. Employee stated she just put item online. Employee marked time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, storage shelves near office, 2 cans of air freshener stored over single service items. Operator moved spray cans.
Ceiling tile missing. At water heater area, 2 ceiling tiles missing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter area, shelves close to office, purse and keys stored on shelf above single service items. Operator moved personal items.
Equipment in poor repair. At fry station, reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at frying station has grease and debris hold up. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves have build up. At water heater area, ceiling vent has dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At make line and prep area, under counter cabinets soiled. At fry station, exterior of reach-in freezer, fry basket rack and fryers have build up.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter area, in under counter reach-in cooler, milk (46F - Cold Holding); half and half (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior, items out for making drinks.
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, liquid egg and omelette mix held on time per manager, no time marked. Manager stated time was marked but wore off, manager placed new stickers on pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit At make line, sausage (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item placed on line 1.5 hours earlier. Item used before inspector could get Seconal temperature.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At ice machine, one bucket stored not inverted. Manager inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at frying station has grease and debris hold up. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves have build up. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground on side of dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At make line, under counter cabinet soiled. At fry station, exterior of cabinet and fryers have build up. At front counter, cup holders soiled. Operator stated they are no longer in use and are being replaced.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. At cook line, partial flat of shell eggs on counter with no time marked. Employee stated tag must have fallen off, marked time of discard for 11am.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fry station has grease and debris. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves have build up. Floor in walk-in freezer, floor under mat soiled.
Food stored on floor. At fry station, case of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, Ice build up on floor and cooling unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple under counter storage cabinets have soiled interiors. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen and front line have build up.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line at flattop, shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); omelette mix (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were just taken out of cooler. Items placed back in refrigeration to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser at handwash sink in dry storage area not dispensing towels. Operator changed batteries.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and back wall at fry station have build up of grease and food debris. In walk-in freezer, floor under mat soiled. At cook line, ceiling and vent have dust build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front line, no ambient thermometer in under counter reach-in cooler. Operator placed thermometer in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink across from fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen and front line soiled/stained. Shelf next to microwave at make line soiled. Interior of cabinet across from conveyer oven soiled.
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flies observed in kitchen. Manager killed and discarded seven.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In chicken breading station in kitchen, chicken and liquid batter 57F. Both items placed into service approximately 20 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter where black hose is attached. Splitter removed - faucet has built in breaker.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in dry storage area.
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. Some training records presented are expired. Manager states he is in middle of updating all employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical stainless steel cleaner stored by exit door in back kitchen.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Box on cook line in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.
Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Manager working in kitchen without hair restraint. Employee working in kitchen without beard guard. Manager put hat on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under drive through equipment. Wall behind drive through equipment. Wall under and around triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large gray rolling trash bin in back kitchen. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter.
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.