Hard Rock Cafe in Miami
Last inspected:
401 Biscayne Blvd R200, Miami, FL 33132Hard Rock Cafe in Miami has logged 26 inspections dating back to 2016, accumulating 114 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on November 9, 2016 for rodent activity. Two disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines have been issued. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least four separate inspections (June 2023, February 2022, November 2024, June 2024) and hand washing violations documented in June 2023 and February 2022. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 identified 15 violations including high-priority findings related to approved food sources, time as a control for cooking, and shell stock requirements, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 9, 2016 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hard Rock Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Hard Rock Cafe in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hard Rock Cafe in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019017870 | $360.00 | Feb 27, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2016052196 | $400.00 | Nov 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Hard Rock Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections16 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Hard Rock Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hard Rock Cafe in Miami last inspected?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hard Rock Cafe in Miami last shut down?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Miami was last shut down on November 9, 2016 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Miami are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hard Rock Cafe in Miami had?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hard Rock Cafe in Miami find?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hard Rock Cafe in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hard Rock Cafe in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Hard Rock Cafe in Miami been fined?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Miami has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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