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HARD ROCK CAFE-PREP KITCHEN

6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.351.5483

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats1800
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808980
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at dish machine
High priority/29-34-4
Clean lexons not stored inverted or in a protected manner by meat slicer
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lexon in dish room Chef discarded
Basic/14-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink in dish room
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Chipped plates in storage room
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area covered with standing water. Dish room
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup walk-in prep freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning in dry stock room
Basic/36-62-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing by dish machine
High priority/29-34-4
Ice buildup walk-in freezer closest to ice machines under the condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plastic bins in dish area
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on side of three compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In dish room
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook/ chill with vacuum sealing
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · Chef submitted plan and was received by OPQ on 8/2 and sent me email for verification. Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean items shelf in dish room
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook/ chill with vacuum sealing
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean items shelf in dish room
Basic/24-08-4/Warning

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.