Hard Rock Cafe
The health department has logged four inspections at Hard Rock Cafe, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “personal cleanliness is inadequate”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Hard Rock Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Cafe.
How does Hard Rock Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Hard Rock Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Hard Rock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hard Rock Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.