Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HARDEE'S

9111 MERRILL RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3363513
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8382773
DBPR license2610953

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 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

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hws across from Eric to empty cup of water. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/ chipped/ in disrepair at hand wash sink near front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.