Hard Rock Cafe

1501 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

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.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Sep 9, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

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.