Hard Rock Cafe
0 161 STREET & RIVER AVENUE, Bronx
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (6 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 12, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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