TIFTON, Tift County

Hardee's

178 SOUTHWELL BLVD TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 23, 2026
City
TIFTON
County
Tift
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.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety(TCS) food (milk) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler near drive through window. CA: TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. COS: Product was discarded by PIC; PIC stated repairman would be contacted.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees with no hair restraint and ineffective hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable hair nets or hats. Visor alone is not a sufficient hair restraint.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prepared food and ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(breakfast burrito mix, cut tomatoes, and sliced deli ham) not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. PIC stated tomatoes and deli meat were prepped today; date was added. Burrito mix preparation date was unknown, product was discarded.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food(butter milk) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler near kitchen hand sink. Product was discarded by PIC. PIC stated he has placed a ticket for repair for reach in cooler.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed top of microwave encrusted with old food. COS: Microwaved was cleaned. Ensure cleaning of microwave as often as necessary or at least every 24 hours to prevent build-up of old food.

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 food contact surface (spatula) being stored in un-clean location (strap around Bunn water heater) after wash, rinsing and sanitizing which contaminates the surface of the spatula before use. COS: Spatula rewashed and advised to PIC to place sign to not store spatula in this manner to prevent contamination. Store spatula on clean surface after cleaning.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 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 ice scoop being stored in an unclean container. Container ice scoops were being stored in had a rusty wrench with water in it. COS: Container and both ice scoops taken to dish area. Ensure ice scoop container and ice scoop are cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean and at least once daily.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed top of microwave encrusted with old food. COS: Ensure microwave is cleaned daily or as often as necessary to be kept clean. Microwaved cleaned.