HARD ROCK CAFE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026
📍 1501 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Hard Rock Cafe in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points. Across 6 inspections dating from 2022 to 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
HARD ROCK CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
Sep 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-cont...
Sep 9, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Mar 31, 2022
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
A food containing artificial trans fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fat per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contam...
GRADE A
Mar 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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HARD ROCK CAFE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HARD ROCK CAFE last inspected?
- HARD ROCK CAFE was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is HARD ROCK CAFE's current health grade?
- HARD ROCK CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HARD ROCK CAFE had?
- HARD ROCK CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HARD ROCK CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HARD ROCK CAFE was 13 points on September 19, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HARD ROCK CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. HARD ROCK CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.