Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa
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4100 George J Bean Pkwy #1795, Tampa, FL 33607Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa has been inspected 20 times since records began, accumulating 137 violations—averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across the facility's inspection history, with employee health reporting failures appearing in at least 5 inspections, shell stock handling violations in at least 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 6 inspections. Management awareness violations, toxic substance control violations, and food contact surface violations have also been cited multiple times. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 was a complaint investigation that found 3 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa had?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa find?
- Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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