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HARDEE'S

11191 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904.886.2700

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2611613
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on digital timer for hold unit. For sausage and hot dog. Digital timer Turned on by manger. Per Person In Charge. Was placed few mins ago
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple missing ceiling tiles and water leak from ceiling. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress. ongoing roof repairs.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink can on prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink cell phone on prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen Note. Ongoing for repair.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on top part of reach in freezer. Kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
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Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Also microwave.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · At today's callback : time needed to clean. Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink near walk in freezer. Water dripping onto floor.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · At todays callback : leak fixed but adjacent Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink developed a leak Time needed to fix. Time Extended
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Sagging Blower fan in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior of prep line food storage unit
Basic/23-03-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Basic/16-48-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from side of Hand Wash Sink near Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on digital timer for hold unit. For sausage and hot dog. Digital timer Turned on by manger. Per Person In Charge. Was placed few mins ago
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large whisk in Hand Wash Sink near frontline.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at prep line Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at side Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Also microwave.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles/vents. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on kitchen prep window. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from multiple ceiling vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer door. Unable to open door.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink near walk in freezer. Water dripping onto floor.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper In men's restroom. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/32-11-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels in men's restroom stall. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door left open. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's toilet and stall soiled.
Basic/32-07-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by Hand Wash Sink near walk in freezer. Cleaned by manager. One dead roach on floor under Three compartment sink by rear door. Cleaned by manager. One dead roach on floor by rear drinks concentrate shelf. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler. Prep line.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors rear kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor by corner of dry goods.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Uncovered frozen meats in freezer. Covered by manger.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal drink next to restaurant food in frontline cooler. Moved by manager.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler not functional. Blocked off with out of order sign. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress for plumbing issues.
Basic/29-08-4
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan in rear Hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Non functioning urinal in men's restroom. Out of order sign on urinal. Urinal blocked.
Basic/32-05-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personnel clothing over boxed Single Service items. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Rear kitchen and frontline.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gaskets. Several.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves. Kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen coolers.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler. By frontline.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear Hand wash sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation

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.