GROVETOWN, Columbia County

HARDEE'S

4305 WRIGHTSBORO ROAD GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Mar 26, 2026

City

GROVETOWN

County

Columbia

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple nonfood contact surfaces with debris buildup

hood vent above burger broiler
equipment handles
biscuit cooler CA: ensure all equipment is adequately cleaned

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors with standing water, debris CA: ensure floors are kept clear and dry

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed patties in burger freezer and chicken freezer by the fryers stored uncovered CA: ensure all food is stored covered (in bags, lids, etc)

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 dishes stacked wet on drying rack CA: ensure dishes are allowed to air dry before stacking

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed many nonfood contact surfaces with food debris

equipment handles
fryer station
flat top grill CA: ensure equipment is cleaned frequently

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored with head on floor CA: ensure mops are stored hanging or handle down to air dry

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handles of cold holding units, hot holding units, other equipment with buildup CA: ensure handles are cleaned frequently to avoid contamination

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 health inspection report not posted in dining lobby for public to see. CA: Keep posted in lobby for patrons to see.

May 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one of cabinet doors below drink dispenser in lobby broken, needs to be fixed. CA: Fix cabinet doors to ensure constructed properly.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed on following: inside drink cabinets in lobby, all cold holding units (gaskets, shelves, doors), microwave ovens (inside), and on sides/fronts of kitchen equipment. CA: Clean more frequently

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors throughout kitchen and ceiling vents needing to be cleaned, close up vent above serving line with grate. CA: Clean more frequently.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bag of flour or breading for chk tenders sitting on ground by handf sink directly across from fryers. CA: Food items need to be stored six inches off the ground to prevent contamination.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several dishes wet stacked. CA: Allow dishes to air dry before stacking.