HARDEES

HARDEES does the basics right — an A grade, 94/100, at its most recent inspection on January 29, 2026.

On health score it's safer than 54% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.4 from 2,297 reviews. Cuisine: American.

Get directions Call (321) 676-4740

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
4 total — 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
3992 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Fast food restaurant, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (2297 reviews)
Seats
70
Phone
(321) 676-4740
Website
Official website
Photo of HARDEES
Photo: Hardee's

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,297 reviews
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What diners say — our read

People either love this place or they do not, and the ratings show it. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars. After that, pacing appears most often — 36% of the corpus, averaging 4.5.

The split is 19 positive to 3 negative across 22 rated reviews. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (18 reviews).

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (94/100) with 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on January 29, 2026. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 54% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored and storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 25, 2026

    I placed an order on the Hardee’s app it had been an hour since I ordered it almost 5 minutes after my order was scheduled to be delivered and it hadn’t arrived. I reached out and spoke with the store manager. I was trying to see how long would it take for my order to arrive because I had to be to work in the next half hour to 45 minutes. A long story short Uber eats took extremely long to find a driver to deliver my food. I wasn’t gonna be able to wait much longer for my order. Just trying to figure out if I could just cancel the order. They manager was doing everything in her power to try to assist me, but there wasn’t much that could be done since i ordered the the Hardee’s app but the delivery goes through a third-party, but she still tried to assist me and I really really appreciate that I did become frustrated at one point in the car. She still was kind and tried to help me. because I was already having a tough morning and that was the last $15 I had to my name. Just when I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to get breakfast. I received a call back that the Uber driver had Gina arrived, and if I still wanted my order they would make everything fresh for me since The original order had already been made and was just waiting for the delivery driver to arrive. I really appreciate it , her kindness, patience (because they were busy) overall her just being understanding of the situation Thank God, there are still good people in the world so again thank you so much ❤️

  • June 24, 2026

    The food is always great along with the service

  • June 23, 2026

    The food is always great and the service is fast.

  • June 22, 2026

    Best Hardees in America hands down ! Managers and employees polar opposites of other fast food chains

  • June 20, 2026

    Best breakfast and burgers around

  • June 18, 2026

    I’ll keep it simple. This place is the best fast food place I’ve ever been to. We are blessed to have these owners here in our town. It’s the best Hardee’s in the company and it’s obvious why. If I was able I would give them 20 stars.

  • June 17, 2026

    The people here dont know how to take a order. The menu screen said "try our double cheeseburger bag deal" I asked for the deal cheeseburger and the lady asked which one... like the only one on the screen.

  • June 15, 2026

    Food was sub-par. Service was slow and the fries were not cooked all the way.

  • June 6, 2026

    Great food and service! Still great food and service!

  • June 1, 2026

    Great atmosphere and fast service!

  • May 24, 2026

    Best breakfast in town

  • May 19, 2026

    They have a fish sandwich that's incredible just as the other great sandwiches

  • May 18, 2026

    Friendly staff,very clean.food was delicious.

  • May 10, 2026

    We like to go for breakfast on the weekends. The man taking the orders always sounds so friendly & welcoming. The service is quick and accurate. The food is delicious. I recommend the Spicy Chicken biscuit.

  • April 30, 2026

    Great management, employees and food.

  • April 29, 2026

    Did charcoal burgers or delicious and they have plenty of staff to take your order

  • April 26, 2026

    It's GREAT!

  • April 21, 2026

    Went for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. The sandwiches were great better than other fast food. I'd say Hardee's breakfast is a much better alternative to the others.

  • April 18, 2026

    I love going here for breakfast in the mornings. The owner has a awesome country accent that makes you feel like your eating a country home made meals every time!!! The breakfast is amazing!!! They definitely know how to keep me happy!!! The staff members definitely know how to make breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!

  • April 12, 2026

    Doesn't taste the same

  • April 12, 2026

    Very clean. Food was fresh and amazing. Would definitely recommend.

  • April 5, 2026

    Good burgers

Overall Score

62 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
6 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
6 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
6 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
6 AM to 10 PM
Friday
6 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
6 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
6 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 29, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. August 13, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 29, 2026