Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen

6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “floor area covered with standing water” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped plates in storage room **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in prep freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning in dry stock room

36-62-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on side of three compartment sink

29-34-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dish room **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook/ chill with vacuum sealing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Chef submitted plan and was received by OPQ on 8/2 and sent me email for verification. **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean items shelf in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook/ chill with vacuum sealing **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean items shelf in dish room **Warning**

24-08-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. They are cook/chilling and bagging hot.

03G-50-1

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to food under prep table **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in meat walk In cooler

23-03-4

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Garbage enclosure outside

33-09-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Outside garbage enclosure

36-64-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “floor area covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen.

How does Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hard Rock Cafe-Prep Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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