Hard Rock Cafe

401 Biscayne Blvd R200, Miami, FL 33132

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hard Rock Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Hard Rock Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink inaccessible with plastic containers salt, and seasoning. Located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed plastic containers with sanitizer solution Quaternary 00ppm. Operator discard the water solution. Recheck 200 ppm. Located cook line area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda hose. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Soda hose handle in contact with ice. Located Bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-08-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm. Located Bar area. Observed operator replacing the container. Chlorine sanitizer solution was empty. Recheck Chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

16-55-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided form at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard Rock Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard Rock Cafe on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Cafe.

How does Hard Rock Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Hard Rock Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Hard Rock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hard Rock Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hard Rock Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hard Rock Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hard Rock Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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