The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill

179-08 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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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

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

10F

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill.

How does The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hot Spot BBQ & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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