HARD ROCK CAFE
401 BISCAYNE BLVD R200, Miami FL 33132
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JUN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019017870 | Feb 27, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $360 |
| 1--2016052196 | Nov 14, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked egg on cook line; operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 salmon filet completely thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded, inspector provided handout.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 salmon filet completely thawed in ROP. Operator voluntarily discarded, inspector provided handout.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in liquor room.
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near employee lockers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at soda fountain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area; soiled shelves where wine bottles are stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink inaccessible with plastic containers salt, and seasoning. Located bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed plastic containers with sanitizer solution Quaternary 00ppm. Operator discard the water solution. Recheck 200 ppm. Located cook line area.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed garlic herbal butter exp on 11-25-24 for seven days.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed garlic herbal butter exp on 11-25-24 for seven days.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraint during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. French fries reach in freezer kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located at cooked line area. Manager removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed blender lid soiled located on bar area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at bar area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Two compartments sink kitchen.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda hose. Operator removed during inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm. Located Bar area. Observed operator replacing the container. Chlorine sanitizer solution was empty. Recheck Chlorine 50 ppm.
Soda hose handle in contact with ice. Located Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.