Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
February 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Hard Rock Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 18, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 18, 2026
- Date
- February 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 18, 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: February 2026 and September 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its September 2024 score of 13.
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: 12
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 February 18, 2026.
What was Hard Rock Cafe's latest inspection score?
Hard Rock Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Hard Rock Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Hard Rock Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hard Rock Cafe located?
Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1501 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 41128211
Last updated: June 26, 2026