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HARDEE'S
310 WEST MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD , HARLEM, GA 30814 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A98August 18, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Do not stack food containers when et. air dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Cleaning needed on: other side of kitchen grill sides, fryer baskets, table and hood vents.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A99February 26, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Continue with cleaning on: 1. ice scoop holder 2. hood filters on right side of kitchen 3. wall /caulk at 3-compartment moldy. strip and replace 4. equipment on right side of kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Continue with cleaning on: 1. ice scoop holder 2. hood filters on right side of kitchen 3. wall /caulk at 3-compartment moldy. strip and replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A97July 14, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Cleaning needed on: 1. door jam with mold on RI next to fryer. 2. fryer sides.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Floors need sweeping and cleaning: 1. behind equipment, esp. coke machine at drive thru 2. under racks in WIF 3. under racks in dry storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Remove unused broken broiler in dry storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”A95January 27, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed significant buildup on burger broiler machine, buildup on hot holding units above prep line where chicken is held, buildup on ice scoop holder in dry storage.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed light cover missing above prep line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)”Observed broiler in back storage room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”A99July 22, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed mold on wall at 3 compartment sink observed food and water inside biscuit cooler observed food encrusted on drying rack shelves.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A95February 14, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed sausage covered in WIC during cooling process. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee drinks kept in areas not designated. all employee drinks must have lid/straw and be kept away from food prep/food storage areas. COS. 4 points next inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-036-1022. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.