Harlem, Columbia County

HARDEE'S

310 WEST MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD HARLEM, GA 30814

Food
Latest score
99
Feb 26, 2026
City
Harlem
County
Columbia
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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 992 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cleaning needed on:

  1. door jam with mold on RI next to fryer.
  2. fryer sides

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

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

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

remove unused broken broiler in dry storage

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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 CA: Need to clean surfaces often enough to prevent buildup COS: will be cleaned in 2 hours

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light cover missing above prep line CA: replace light cover

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broiler in back storage room CA: all unused of broken equipment must be removed

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold on wall at 3 compartment sink observed food and water inside biscuit cooler observed food encrusted on drying rack shelves. CA: clean these areas more often

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

observed sausage covered in WIC during cooling process. COS. CA: all foods that are cooling must be uncovered or 1/2 covered when put in WIC until Temp down to 41 degrees. cooling temps required 135-70 in 2 hours. 70-41 in 4 hours.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed containers of sausage and sausage mix tightly covered during the cooling process in the WIC. COS uncovered. CA: during cooling process, keep foods uncovered. temps okay