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Hardee's #1189

100 Vandora Springs Rd

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) There is no one onsite with ANSI approved food protection manager certification. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode —Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf)- Facility missing written procedures for the clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI-EHS provided Departments written procedure during time of inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12- Noted hot water on reaching up to 72 F for the Men's bathroom handsink. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Adjust hot water.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Noted a soiled serving ladles; lids and containers stored as being clean on the rear utensil rack. Observed black sludge-like build-up on the interior surface of the soda nozzles at the self-serve and drive-thru soda machine stations. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Instructed PIC to rewash and sanitize noted utensils and soda nozzles. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Instructed PIC to rewash and sanitize.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Noted sliced tomatoes were temping between 51-50 F on the make line. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Noted tomatoes discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue buildup was observed along the racks inside the reach-in cooler units. Similar buildup was noted on the door jambs of the prep cooler; as well as around the wheels of both the deep fryer and reach-in units. Additionally; a black; mold-like substance was observed on the counters and the rear side of the self-serve soda machine. All equipment must be maintained in a clean condition and kept free from accumulated dirt; food residue; and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)- Detail cleaning needed for the hard-reach floor spaces underneath the deep fryer and reach-in cooler units. Increase frequency of cleaning for noted floor spaces. 6-501.11; Core; Grout missing from floor tiles underneath the front end prep cooler and deep fryer equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 - Noted lights are either blown out or dim above the make line prep area and deep fryer units. Provide required lighting intensity.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) PriorityFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority; Lettuce is 56F and sliced tomatoes are 50 F on top of ice. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI-The lettuce and tomatoes were voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) - Found a bag of Styrofoam trays stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) - Found a bag of Styrofoam trays stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-501.14 Observed an accumulation of residue build-up along the interior vats of the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Observed an accumulation of residue build-up along the interior vats of the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used. Clean and sanitize the 3 compartment sink before you set it up for dishwashing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue buildup was observed along the racks inside the reach-in cooler units. Similar buildup was noted on the door jambs of the prep cooler; as well as around the wheels of both the deep fryer and reach-in units. Additionally; a black; mold-like substance was observed on the counters and the rear side of the self-serve soda machine. All equipment must be maintained in a clean condition and kept free from accumulated dirt; food residue; and other debris.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; One the commodes in the Womens Bathroom is no longer functioning. Ensure all commodes are kept clean and maintained in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110 - Observed bags and trash and other debri on the ground near the outside dumpster area. Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)- Detail cleaning needed for the hard-reach floor spaces underneath the deep fryer and reach-in cooler units. Increase frequency of cleaning for noted floor spaces. 6-501.11; Core; Grout missing from floor tiles underneath the front end prep cooler and deep fryer equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) PriorityFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority; Lettuce is 66F and sliced tomatoes are 72F on top of ice. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The lettuce and tomatoes were voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Priority: Sanitizer is over 400ppm for quaternary ammonium in the wiping cloth buckets. Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). Sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear effective hair restraints such as a hatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear effective hair restraints such as a hat; visor or hair net. This employee put a hat on once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3-304.12 Core: The ice scoop holder has build up inside of it. (E) In-use utensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 Core: The ice scoop holder has build up inside of it. (E) In-use utensils; such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food; must be stored in a clean and protected location. The ice scoop container was cleaned during the inspection once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) Nobody on site is a certified food protection manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) No paper towels at the hand wink in the men's restroom. Hand sinks shall be supplied with individual paper towels or a hand drying device. Paper towels were provided once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Lettuce is 65F and sliced tomatoes are 57F on top of ice. Keep all TCS food at or below 41Fwhen held cold. The above lettuce and sliced tomatoes had ice added to sides of the food containers once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm at the sanitizing department at the 3 compartment sink and in some of the wiping cloth buckets. Sanitizer shall be within the tolerance range(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). Water was added to the sanitizer and remixed to the correct concentration.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) No refrigeration thermometer in the reach-in cooler. Food temperature measuring devices shall be readily accessible. A thermometer was placed in this refrigerator once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) :The walk-in cooler door inside the walk-in cooler is rusty. Equipment shall be maintained in state of good repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. This is a repeat item.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The products on time control did not have the time input as required under TPHC with electronic timers. HamburgersOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The products on time control did not have the time input as required under TPHC with electronic timers. Hamburgers; potato fries. Products were in temperature and time control was implemented during inspection; food was not discarded. 3-501.19; (d) The FOOD is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is rendered a TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD as specified in sub (B)(2)(a) and (b) of this section. CDI: Operator placed products under time control; products were within hot holding requirements. (hamburger 148F; fried potatoes 167F) (3) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control; Pf

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode Observation: Frozen boxes of food products stored under compressor lines. 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Frozen boxes of food products stored under compressor lines. 3-305.12; Core; FOOD may not be stored: (G) Under leaking water lines; including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads; or under lines on which water has condensed; CDI: Operator placed sheets pans over boxes of product until shelf available to move.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode Observation: Single service items in front area and rive thru are stored in unclean containers. 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Single service items in front area and rive thru are stored in unclean containers. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location;

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode Observation: The interior of walk in door rustedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The interior of walk in door rusted; exterior walk in door poor repair/no longer seals when closed. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode Observation: Floor drain on prep sink slow to drain. 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Floor drain on prep sink slow to drain. 5-205.15; A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (B) Maintained in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode Observation: Grout missing from floor tiles throughout store. 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Grout missing from floor tiles throughout store. 6-501.11; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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