Hard Rock Cafe

0 161 Street & River Avenue, Bronx, NY
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Hard Rock Cafe three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Hard Rock Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
90
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67
Feb 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hard Rock Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hard Rock Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Cafe.

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

Hard Rock Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hard Rock Cafe 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hard Rock Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.