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American · Midtown-Times Square
HARD ROCK CAFE health grade & inspection history
1501 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10036
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 18, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 18, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 18, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
HARD ROCK CAFE inspection history
1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 19, 2024 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | 0 | 0 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 18, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06ARecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
HARD ROCK CAFE on the map
Common questions
HARD ROCK CAFE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for HARD ROCK CAFE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 18, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was HARD ROCK CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 18, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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