HARDEE'S
542309 US 1, Callahan FL 32011 · 904.879.0300
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In back chemical storage, fly trap hanging from ceiling is full of dead flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022059717 | Sep 20, 2022 | Mar 8, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter, liquid egg (46F - Cold Holding). Employee is in process of cleaning reach in cooler soiled products have been on counter for approximately 15 minutes. Employee finished cleaning and put eggs back into cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back hallway, five spray bottles of cleaners stored hanging on side of rack facing single service gloves. Manager removed spray bottles and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on soda machine in drive thru soiled with debris. Also, water nozzle at end of three compartment sink soiled with build up.
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. All employee at time of inspection food handler training expired. Manager on duty stated general manager is new to location and already in the process of getting everyone retrained.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on top of warming unit across from cook line near pass through window. Employee removed and discarded of drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on bottom shelf in dry storage stacked before proper air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage/bag- in- box soda rack soiled with debris. Also, multiple ceiling vents in kitchen soiled/stained. Also, floor under fryers/fry warmer soiled with grease/food debris. Also, wall behind syrups for ice cream soiled with syrup residue. Also, floor in drive thru soiled with build up. Also, wall in mop sink soiled with build up. Also, ceiling vent in men's restroom soiled with dust build up.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above fryers. Establishment using pan lid to cover hole.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of flour in biscuit area handle of scoop in product. Employee removed handle from flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of three microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, hood filters above burger oven soiled with heavy grease build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In container on bottom shelf of biscuit area not labeled. Employee labeled container.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. Open box of Raw Beef Fritter over Cinnamon and Raisin Biscuits In walk in freezer. manager moved ready to eat foods to a different shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine nozzles in drive through area where soiled. Hot water machine at end of triple sink has build up on the nozzle.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceilings in kitchen area soiled. Floors behind fryers soiled with grease build up. Ceiling vents soiled. Walls in mop sink area soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing slats over flat top on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front counter, Ice cream freezer Ice build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line was heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Convections ovens heavily soiled. Shelves containing singe serve items in back of store soiled. Exterior Ice cream freezer soiled.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on outside faucet on north side of building where no hose is attached.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked by broom and dustpan. Broom and dustpan moved.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's restroom is not functioning correctly. Manager states that plumber is coming today to repair.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple open drink cans on shelf in back kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jackets stored on shelf next to single use items in dry storage area. Items moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around drive through equipment. Floor under dry storage racks in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two (2) shelled eggs stored in pan in reach in cooler by grill. Eggs discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by grill, pooled eggs 51F. Eggs placed into cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Eggs moved in sealed part of reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee purse with bottle of perfume exposed stored on shelf in dry storage with oil. Purse moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back dry storage area. Towels provided.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In back chemical storage, fly trap hanging from ceiling is full of dead flies.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard box lining reach in cooler in front counter. Cardboard removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of food warmer stored with to go items. Employee purse stored on shelf in dry storage with oil. Items moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Establishment not using all three sinks in correct order. All sinks refilled to be used correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dry food storage racks.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster in back of establishment is on grass.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states dumpster company has been contacted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in walk in cooler. Drinks discarded.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Shell eggs stored next to grill
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. James
Missing drain plug at dumpster. At dumpster
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