Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando
6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando has accumulated 118 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, consistent with the statewide benchmark. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations were cited in all eight of the most recent inspections, indicating a persistent systemic issue with staff health policies. Food contact surface violations appeared in seven of the last eight inspections, suggesting recurring failures in cleaning and sanitization protocols. Consumer advisory violations, approved food source violations, and allergen awareness failures also appeared repeatedly across this period. The most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 documented 12 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting failures and required the facility to correct chemical storage deficiencies. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 23, 2026
Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando last inspected?
- Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando had?
- Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando find?
- Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Hard Rock Cafe - Main (1st Floor) in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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