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Hot Peppers

78-33 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11364
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Hot Peppers, the earliest from 2024. Hot Peppers was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found four violations, down from seven violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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.
10F
61
Nov 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
64
Jan 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Peppers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Peppers on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Peppers?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hot Peppers.

How does Hot Peppers compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Hot Peppers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Hot Peppers's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Peppers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hot Peppers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hot Peppers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Peppers is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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