Callahan, Nassau County

HARDEE'S

542309 US 1, Callahan, FL 32011

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Callahan
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24523382

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24523378

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24523385

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 24523379

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. 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24523387

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24523377

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on bottom shelf in dry storage stacked before proper air drying.

36-73-4

Detail 24523384

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 24523376

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above fryers. Establishment using pan lid to cover hole. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24523380

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24523381

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of three microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24523386

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24523383

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 24103225

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24103224

Intermediate - 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.

36-73-4

Detail 24103228

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 24103223

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing slats over flat top on cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24103227

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front counter, Ice cream freezer Ice build up.

22-08-4

Detail 24103229

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line was heavily soiled

23-03-4

Detail 24103226

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 23579409

High Priority - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 23579403

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 23579405

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in men's restroom is not functioning correctly. Manager states that plumber is coming today to repair. Corrective Action Taken

12B-12-5

Detail 23579404

Basic - 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.

40-06-5

Detail 23579408

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23579406

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23579407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-14-4

Detail 23139514

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23139523

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23139518

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23139515

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back dry storage area. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 23139522

Basic - 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.

14-45-4

Detail 23139519

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard box lining reach in cooler in front counter. Cardboard removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23139521

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23139513

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23139517

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dry food storage racks.

33-23-4

Detail 23139516

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster in back of establishment is on grass.

33-11-4

Detail 23139524

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states dumpster company has been contacted. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23139525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.

12B-13-4

Detail 23139520

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22264692

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. See stop sale. Shell eggs stored next to grill Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22264690

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. James

33-11-4

Detail 22264691

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. At dumpster

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 21590602

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. Shelled eggs next to grill employee placed on time

08B-47-4

Detail 21590603

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken tenderloins on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 21370414

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings in back chemical area 4 rodent droppings in dry paper goods

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 21375379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in mop sink broken and missing. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-34-4

Detail 21216103

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow at mop sink, needed on non- chemical side

53B-01-5

Detail 21216101

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-17-5

Detail 21216102

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in mop sink broken and missing.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20783441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs at 60° in cooler, employee states just placed in cooler was sitting on top of cooler, in cooler to lower temperature back to 41° Corrective Action Taken

05-05-4

Detail 20783444

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in cooler next to grill where eggs are stored is broken no read of temperature

31B-05-4

Detail 20783443

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in rear of kitchen between walk in cooler and walk in freezer, dispenser not working

12B-02-4

Detail 20783445

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal coffee inside microwave in kitchen microwave facing biscuit ovens,

14-33-4

Detail 20783442

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler next to grill where country ham is stored

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 20313543

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

53B-14-5

Detail 20313545

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. Tameka and JJ

36-34-5

Detail 20313542

Basic - Fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 20313544

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One on line area, one hanging from employee apron, moved Corrected On-Site