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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
February 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Hard Rock Cafe currently has an 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.
Hard Rock Cafe currently has an A grade.
Hard Rock Cafe was last inspected on February 18, 2026.
Hard Rock Cafe's latest inspection score was 12 points.
Hard Rock Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Hard Rock Cafe has received an 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.
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 →Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1501 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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