Hard Rock Cafe in Key West
313 Duval St, Key West, FL 330406565
Hard Rock Cafe in Key West has been inspected 20 times on record, accumulating 136 violations since 2016, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—approximately 30 percent higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with proper cooking temperatures cited in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in multiple inspections, and handwashing and food contact surface violations recurring across the record. Management awareness violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on February 15, 2016, noting flammables and debris stored in the boiler room. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 resulted in 12 violations including high-priority findings on management awareness, food contact surfaces, handwashing facilities, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 11, 2026
Hard Rock Cafe in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Hard Rock Cafe in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Hard Rock Cafe in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hard Rock Cafe in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hard Rock Cafe in Key West last inspected?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Hard Rock Cafe in Key West had?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Key West has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hard Rock Cafe in Key West find?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Key West was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Hard Rock Cafe in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hard Rock Cafe in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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