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Hot Spot Grill & Jerk

4850 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Hot Spot Grill & Jerk six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's latest score of 61 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
52
Feb 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
82
Jun 1, 2023
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.
15-37
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
26

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Spot Grill & Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Spot Grill & Jerk on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Spot Grill & Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hot Spot Grill & Jerk.

How does Hot Spot Grill & Jerk compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Hot Spot Grill & Jerk most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Spot Grill & Jerk have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hot Spot Grill & Jerk 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 Spot Grill & Jerk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Spot Grill & Jerk is inspected around three times per year on average.

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