Green Cove Springs, Clay County

HARDEE'S

1323 N ORANGE AVE, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
Green Cove Springs
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 24462064

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter to mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-08-4

Detail 24462065

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24462066

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 24462063

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher across from the fryers is in the recharge zone.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 23999399

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with added splitter, vacuum breaker missing from non-chemical side.

53B-14-5

Detail 23999402

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certification for Marques expired 7/31/2025.

13-07-4

Detail 23999401

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing sandwiches with a bracelet.

14-69-4

Detail 23999403

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23999398

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with food debris.

36-50-4

Detail 23999400

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-17-4

Detail 23598157

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for approximately 5 seconds before rinsing off soap at hand wash station by office.

12A-25-4

Detail 23598158

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line rubbed nose with gloved hands, changed gloves, then continued to make food orders, but did not wash hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23598153

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler next to grill on cook line, per employee container was taken out of cooler for less then 20 minutes prior and placed back in reach in cooler.

31B-05-4

Detail 23598156

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station by walk in freezer.

50-09-4

Detail 23598159

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license at front desk. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23598154

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along walls, under various equipment throughout establishment. In walk in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23598155

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of non used reach in cooler under make line. Repeat Violation

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-14-4

Detail 23107334

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two broken shell eggs on flat in reach in cooler next to flat grill. Employee removed broken eggs. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23107328

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two broken shell eggs on flat in reach in cooler next to flat grill.

03F-02-5

Detail 23107327

High Priority - 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. Cut tomato, cut lettuce and shredded cheese being held on time controls have no time marking. Employee states all products placed on time controls at approximately 9:55 and marked all products appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23107326

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and discussed procedures with manager. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23107333

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Floor behind fryers with grease build up. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23107332

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2024.

14-42-4

Detail 23107331

Basic - Hood filter missing/disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Middle hood filter above flat grill in disrepair with multiple gaps present. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23107330

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer in front of conveyor oven.

22-08-4

Detail 23107329

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor oven with grease/food debris build up. Interior top of microwave across from sandwich holding area is soiled. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22577617

High Priority - 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. Per operator, cooked grits being held on time as a public health control. Time was not marked. Employee added appropriate time marking indicating correct discard time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22577612

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Floor in hallway near back exit and under/behind soda machine at drive thru is soiled. Wall at the three compartment sink is soiled. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22577614

Basic - Dead insects on premises. Approximately one dozen dead insects each in two light shields in front of walk in cooler area. Approximately ten dead insects in each of two light shields in hallway by back exit. Employee discarded all and cleaned areas during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22577613

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under expo window at front counter are torn. Gasket on biscuit reach in door next to walk in cooler is torn. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22577615

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from filters above flat grill creating a gap. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22577616

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven with heavy debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22577611

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above toaster oven have grease build up. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. Repeat Violation

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22250529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at breading station in small pan at 46F. Per employee, chicken removed from walk in cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee placed chicken in walk in freezer. Temperature approximately 30 minutes later at 42F. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22250531

High Priority - 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. Shell eggs indicated on time as a public health control paperwork has no time marking. Per manager, eggs placed out from reach in cooler at 8:00. Manager marked shell eggs with appropriate discard time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22250526

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen area soiled. Floor behind equipment and soda machine at drive thru soiled. Floor to right of back door area soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.

35A-03-4

Detail 22250524

Basic - Dead insects on premises. Approximately 100 dead flying insects in five separate light shields located at back prep/storage area near walk in cooler. Light shields individually contained approximately 30, 10, 5, 40, 10, and 5 dead flying insects. Employee removed and cleaned all dead insects from light shields during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22250527

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both gaskets torn on reach in cooler below warmer at front counter. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22250528

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing filters in hood system above flat grill creating gaps.

22-08-4

Detail 22250530

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven has build up of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22250525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under plating around soda nozzles in drive thru and two lobby machines have build up of debris. Gasket on reach in cooler across from bun toaster is soiled. Hood filters above toaster oven are soiled.

Jun 23, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 21954635

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to locate any employee food handler training. Only expired certificates observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Operator has begun the process of completing all employee training. Operator needs time to complete. Time Extended

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 21953287

Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to locate any employee food handler training. Only expired certificates observed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21953288

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach along middle of window sill in dining room. Observed 18 dead flying insects: 15 along window sill in dining room, 2 dead insects to right of freezer door, 1 dead flying insect by trash can in mens room stall. Observed 2 dead insects in sticky trap under right register. Observed 1 dead lizard behind CO2 tank near freezer. Operator cleaned and discarded all insects and roaches. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03F-02-5

Detail 21835776

High Priority - 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. Observed no time mark present on cook line. Operator marked with correct time during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21835779

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink near drive thru window observed whisk stored in sink. Operator removed whisk during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21835773

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near walk-in freezer. Operator stocked towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21835771

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin/chute. In ice machine observed mold-like substance on drop plate. In dining area observed mold-like substance around edges of ice chute.

14-11-5

Detail 21835777

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler behind front counter. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21835774

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 21835775

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink observed multiple missing/ broken tiles.

38-07-4

Detail 21835772

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover in area near back door.

29-49-6

Detail 21835778

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler left side of grill.

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-08-4

Detail 21333257

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed manager washing hands in cold water while inspector was waiting for water to heat up. Water temperature at 89F. Temperature reached 101F during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21333259

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in freezer next to fryers observed raw pork patties and steak patties stored over French toast sticks. Employee rearranged items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21333263

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in womens restroom. Operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21333264

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license through email to print out. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 21333258

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple rings and bracelets while engaging in food prep. Employee removed rings and bracelets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21333262

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at front counter with extreme tears. Observed gaskets on reach-in freezer next to fryers gaskets torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 21333256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored next to handwash sink across from fryers. Employee moved lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21333255

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach-in cooler at front counter gaskets heavily soiled with buildup. Observed reach-in freezer next to fryers with gaskets heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21333261

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored covered by drive thru window. Employee placed filters in pan with lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21333260

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup behind ovens next to prep tables along wall in kitchen. Employee started cleaning wall during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21070055

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over sliced ham in standing reach in cooler at end of make line, manager rearranged all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Ketchup stored in reach-in cooler at end of make line under raw hamburgers. Manager moved ketchup to another reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21070056

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. The only employee certification expired 11/11/2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Manager has started process of registering employees to certify but no certificates present at time of callback. Admin Complaint

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-19-4

Detail 20902590

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Manager washed hands in cold water at hand wash station by office while inspector was waiting for water to heat up.

08A-05-6

Detail 20902583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over sliced ham in standing reach in cooler at end of make line, manager rearranged all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20902584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (59F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding) sitting in top of small reach in cooler next to grill on cook line, per manager both items have been there less then one hour, both items placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20902592

High Priority - 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. Items held on make line on time, manager wrote time on all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20902589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler under make line and interior of standing reach in cooler next to grill. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20902585

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by walk in cooler blocked by two racks.

31B-03-4

Detail 20902581

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by walk in cooler.

53B-05-5

Detail 20902588

Intermediate - 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. The only employee certification expired 11/11/2021. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20902591

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter. Under soda machine at drive through window. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Under prep sink and triple sink in back of kitchen. Around tankless water heater in back of kitchen.

14-42-4

Detail 20902587

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing baffles over grill.

23-03-4

Detail 20902586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelve under grill. Rack next to walk in cooler door. Interior of cabinet at drive through window. Interior of cabinets under drink station in lobby area. Top exterior of fryer station. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20902582

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20500987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over hot dogs and sliced ham in standing reach in cooler near racks in prep area.

03F-02-5

Detail 20500991

High Priority - 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. Sausage patties, gravy, and liquid eggs held on time on cook line but are not marked, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20500983

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi head soda nozzles on soda machine by drive through window and closest soda machine at drink station to front counter. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 20500984

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not completely filled out for items held on time, manager filled out written procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20500982

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Underside of ice bin of soda machine at drive through window. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20500985

Basic - Dead insects on premises. Seven dead insects under racks in dry storage area.

14-11-4

Detail 20500986

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters missing baffles over grill and broiler.

22-08-4

Detail 20500990

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Underside interior of both microwaves on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20500989

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelve under grill has a build of debris. Shelves near walk in freezer and walk in cooler have a build up of debris. Interior cabinet of drink station in ding area has a build up of debris.

36-50-4

Detail 20500988

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards and back of condenser in walk in cooler has a build up of mold like substance.