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NameHARDEES 1561
Address380 S CHURTON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
HILLSBOROUGH NC 27278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyOrange
Inspection Date 5/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments- TPHC is for lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Repeat Handwashing signage missing in men’s and women’s restroom, must have handwashing signage at all hand sinks.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Repeat - EHS observed the chicken breading container under the breading station to have no labeled. - Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify, such as dry pasta. - CDI food employee labeled the the container of chicken breading.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Repeat - EHS observed dishes stacked wet on the three compartment sink. - Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Do not stack to dry.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Repeat Observed many single service boxes on the floor in the storage areas. There is not adequate shelving to put the boxes on at this time, suggest rearranging, ordering in quantities that will fit the storage areas and/or adding more shelving for items. Unable to adequately clean due to the boxes on the floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Repeat - Walk in cooler gasket and door not sealing properly and gasket damaged. Ensure that this is kept in good repair.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Repeat Observed grease build up and food debris on rolling cart and racks, fry station, shelves in cooler, legs and wheels on equipment, and inside coolers and freezers. Increase frequency of cleaning to remove build-up.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C) Repeat Mops stored in mop buckets, ensure they are hanging when not in use to adequately dry without contamination.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Repeat Lighting above hood where sausage and eggs are cooked is burnt out, ensure that bulb is replaced to reach adequate footcandles. Should be at least 50 footcandles.