Lincolnton, Lincoln County

Hardee's

112 ELM ST LINCOLNTON, GA 30817

Food

Latest score

Apr 14, 2026

City

Lincolnton

County

Lincoln

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prep cooler cabinet not able to maintain adequate temperature CA: ensure CH units can keep food at or below 41

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed burger broiler with significant buildup CA: ensure equipment is properly 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 walls and ceilings with significant dust/debris buildup CA: ensure walls and ceilings are cleaned

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooler in prep area temping ~50F, cooler settings read 63F. CA: ensure all cold holding units can hold food at or below 41F COS: food moved to WIC

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping food with watch on wrist CA: no wristwear can be worn by food handling employees

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple equipment; microwave, burger broiler, CH unit handles with significant buildup and food debris CA: ensure all equipment is cleaned thoroughly

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mops stored with mop head on floor CA: store mop heads hanging to dry

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 debris and standing water, walls and ceilings with substantial dust CA: clean all surfaces effectively and often

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food-contact surfaces; microwave, grill, hood vents, fryers; with significant buildup, in need of cleaning CA: clean/scrub all cooking/prep surfaces thoroughly and often

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment adjacent to prep areas with food buildup CA: clean all used equipment frequently

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mop heads stored head-down on floor; mop sink area cluttered CA: store mops hanging or inverted to dry; clean mop sink area

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave with significant build-up throughout. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer not coming out of the nozzle in the 3-compartment sink. C/a fix the dispenser. COS - employees were instructed to manually add sanitizer

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incorrect inspection posted. Grade of 99 was posted when grade of 91 was most recent. C/a post correct inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed packages of soda contents with nozzles with black, stick, and gray build up. C/a Clean thoroughly, increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops sitting with the mop head down in the rear of the kitchen. C/a Store mops with the mop head up, off the ground.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No hand towels at the hand washing sink; PIC placed hand towels during inspection

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several boxes and containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler;l discussed proper food storage with the PIC

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several packages of carryout containers stored on the floor in the back kitchen; discussed proper stored with the PIC.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed paper products and take ou containers on the floor next to walk-in cooler; Items were properly stored before inspection was complete