The Hot Spot Bbq & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
78
Score
The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill in Queens, NY, has recorded four inspections to date, with its most recent evaluation on January 13, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. This inspection identified one critical violation regarding evidence of mice and two minor violations concerning equipment maintenance and pest harborage conditions. The facility has consistently maintained a moderate risk profile across its inspection history.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
Jun 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Jan 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
Jun 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
10D
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