Hardees in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9111 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225Part of: Hardees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Hardees location in Jacksonville has logged 17 inspections since 2016 with 108 total violations, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—substantially higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, including chemical storage cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections, employee health reporting failures in at least 3 inspections, food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, and improper cooking temperatures documented in 2021. A fire safety violation was noted in 2015 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 identified 2 intermediate violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hardees in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Hardees in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hardees in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hardees in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hardees in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Hardees in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hardees in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hardees in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hardees in Jacksonville had?
- Hardees in Jacksonville has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hardees in Jacksonville find?
- Hardees in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hardees in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Hardees in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Hardees in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hardees in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hardees in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Hardee's (2015).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Hardees. How we collect and verify this data.