Hard Rock Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hard Rock Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the Rock Shop, Philly room, bar, and the beverage closet areas.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Stainless steel containers with food items are bathed in ice inside the defective prep refrigerator in the kitchen. Refrigeration unit and dish machine are not in use at the Philly room bar. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on the exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment at the food prep areas.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink inside the toilet room for men is not properly sealed against the wall. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash and debris observed on the floor surfaces at the rear refuse area maintained by the Fashion District.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the Rock Shop, Philly room, bar, and the beverage storage room areas. Dust and debris observed on the bar and prep floor surfaces. Wall surface cleaning needed at the food prep area. Oil stains observed on ceiling tiles at the prep area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jan 16, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the retail, Philly room, storage closet, and the beverage room areas. Fruit flies observed on the wall at the main bar. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Microwave oven at the beverage prep area is not NSF or ANSI approved equipment. New Violation.
46.673
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on sides of cooking equipment at the food prep areas. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Two loose faucet handles observed inside the toilet room for women. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash, debris, and rodent feces observed on the floor surfaces at the rear refuse area maintained by the Fashion District. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the retail, Philly room, storage, and beverage room areas. Dust and debris observed on bar floor surfaces. Wall surface cleaning needed at the food prep area. Oil stains observed on ceiling tiles at the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Jun 27, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the retail, storage rooms(2), main bar, and the Philly Room dining areas. Fruit flies observed at the main bar, Philly room, utility sink room, and the ware washing areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Bar counter behind Philly room bar is not properly sealed against the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease and soil accumulations observed on sides of cooking equipment at the food prep area. Interior walk-in cooler surface cleaning needed. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping from soda fountain line inside the Philly room. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash and debris observed on the floor surfaces at the rear refuse area maintained by the Fashion District. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The floor surfaces at the rear refuse area are not smooth and easy to clean. New Violation.
46.921
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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 Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hard Rock Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hard Rock Cafe.
Has Hard Rock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hard Rock Cafe have averaged around six 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.
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