Villa Rica, Carroll County

Hardee's

161 COMMERCE DR VILLA RICA, GA 30180

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 10, 2026
City
Villa Rica
County
Carroll
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in walk in cooler milk expired on 6/8/2026./PIC discarded item.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Obseved no inspecion in drive-thru window at time of insepction. Observed no choking poster in dining room./PIC moved poster to a visible location.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no time stamp for several TCS foods holding above 41F on counter top and service cart including sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced cheese, pooled eggs./discarded out of temp foods and started using time stamps

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer solution made at three compartment sink at time of inspection./PIC made sanitizer

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old inspection posted for public view 93A from 2024./Must post the most recent inspection for public view

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal keys stored near prep top food areas./move to a designated area away from food prep areas

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no time stickers on TCS foods holding above 41F. Sliced cheese 62F, shredded cheese 60F, chopped lettuce 70F, and shredded lettuce 61F, deli ham 71./ PIC discarded all items, replaced with food holding at 41F and placed time stamps with a discard date and time.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buckets of sanitizer stored next to sauces on preptop./ PIC moved sanitizer to a shelf below food items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several buttermilk containers out of date from April 17th. PIC placed in a box and wrote "expired," on container for store manager to record.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open bag of flour.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front hand wash sink used for drink dumping./all hand wash sinks must be used for hand washing only

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle cleaner stored by the oven./PIC moved cleaner to correct shelf

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pans stacked wet near three compartment sink./allow air drying prior to stacking

Sep 21, 2023

Initial

Score: 9011 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on pan at 3 compartment stacked for service. / Ensure all pans are cleaned of all debris and sanitized before stacking for future service.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tile above make table with food present showing paint flaking. / replace tile ASAP

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed low grout present on tiles near the 3 compartment sink. / Build grout up to prevent pests.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans stacked wet over the 3 compartment sink ready for service. / Ensure pans stacked to promote air drying.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build up on the hood filters over the flat top. / Clean hood often to prevent debris build up.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelf in reach in freezer with worn coating. / clean and paint shelf or replace.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple gaskets with debris build up present. / Clean often.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple gaskets with debris build up present. / Clean often.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed split gasket on grill cooler with food debris present. / Replace gasket ASAP.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris build up on fly fan at rear service door. / clean grill of fan often.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed frost build up on multiple freezers including walk in, burger freezer and ice cream freezer. / Defrost freezers often.