Hot Peppers
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
78
Score
During a May 22, 2025, inspection of Hot Peppers in Queens, NY, inspectors identified one critical violation regarding hot food temperature control and two minor violations related to plumbing and equipment maintenance. This assessment resulted in a moderate risk score, marking a shift from the facility's historical pattern of low-risk inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Feb 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
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
82
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