Hard Rock Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 0 161st Street & River Avenue, The Bronx, NY
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
4
Last inspection
January 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
Hard Rock Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 12, 2026 found 2 violations, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 2 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
January 12, 2026
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 2 (0 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 10, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hard Rock Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 4, lower than its June 2024 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Hard Rock Cafe's latest score: 4
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hard Rock Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Hard Rock Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Hard Rock Cafe last inspected?
Hard Rock Cafe was last inspected on January 12, 2026.
What was Hard Rock Cafe's latest inspection score?
Hard Rock Cafe's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did Hard Rock Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Hard Rock Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Hard Rock Cafe located?
Hard Rock Cafe is located at 0 161st Street & River Avenue in The Bronx, NY.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41391832
Last updated: June 26, 2026