HARDEES
9111 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.745.1629
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
NOV 23
FEB 26
JUL 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 6 flies in back mop sink area
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 flies in back mop sink area
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up raw sausage Pattie's that fell on floor to place in trash and returned back to sandwich station with out washing hands and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Country ham 116-128f on line less than 30 minutes manager placed to reheat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup from unit leaks down unto floor in Walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom closest to kitchen missing employees must hand sign, manager placed sign in restroom
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in locker area nesting on the floor on its own wetness. Manager moved to mop sink area to hang to dry
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at drive through dispenser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by utensils on rack. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Rear kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loos gaskets to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled inter of cabinets. Kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler. Kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered tray of biscuits in walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the following areas: 1 in prep area 1 in dry food storage area 1 between cookline and manager office
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (44-45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator stated employee left door propped open when stocking line. Operator placed TCS foods in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection at 42F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator changed hoses and correctly installed vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at both self dispensing soda machines in dining area soiled. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine slightly soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hws across from Eric to empty cup of water. Discussed with operator.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F. Observed ice build up at back of fan area. Operator had maintenance service walk in cooler during this inspection. Retemped at end of inspection at 43F
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at grill. Also, gasket on reach in freezer torn. Also, torn gasket on reach in door below food warmer on front line. Also, deflector plate in large ice machine chipped/ disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/ chipped/ in disrepair at hand wash sink near front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled. Also, faces on timers/ clocks at prep area soiled.
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.