HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
4652 E LAFAYETTE ST, Marianna FL 32446 · 850-526-2428
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flattop cooler: liquid eggs 55F per employee placed in reach in less than one hour, re-temped at 43F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by grill had ice due to employee dumping ice bath in sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in office dated expiration 6/1/2024.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on three compartment sink. Employee moved spray bottle to proper place.
Food stored on floor. In back kitchen area biscuit mix stored on floor by biscuit making area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bottom of mop sink in back kitchen.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by grill area. No paper towels in restroom. Manager replaced paper towels when notified.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed ice scoop and took to dish area for cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops stored inside of mop sink. Manager hung mops to dry at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over juice in reach-in cooler in drive thru area. Also observed raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to another shelf during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flattop cooler: liquid eggs 55F per employee placed in reach in less than one hour, re-temped at 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed make table items placed out on time at 10:15am marked for 3:00pm. Manager corrected time to 2:45pm at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of mop sink splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drive-thru soda dispenser with accumulation of black and green mold like substance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current manager certificate provided for LaTangela Thornton.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of gravy mix, buffalo ranch sauce, fryer oil, and chocolate syrup stored on floor. Per manager, truck delivered items at approximately 10:00pm last night. Manager moved items to storage shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of napkins, cups, and plastic cutlery stored on floor. Per manager, truck delivered items at approximately 10:00pm last night. Manager moved items to storage shelves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of biscuit reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in top of mop bucket. Manager hung mop up to dry.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with ice in it used as dump sink in back kitchen area next to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda box stored on floor next to drink storage rack in back storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry properly.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes stored on floor next to machine. Manager had employee place in proper storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by mop sink not hung to dry properly.
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.