Hot Spot Grill & Jerk Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 4850 White Plains Road, The Bronx, NY 10470
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
23
Last inspection
August 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 2
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 29, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 29, 2025
- Date
- August 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Aug 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's most recent graded inspection in February 2025 was a B, after a A in August 2023.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's current NYC health grade?
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk currently has a Z grade.
When was Hot Spot Grill & Jerk last inspected?
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk was last inspected on August 29, 2025.
What was Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's latest inspection score?
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Hot Spot Grill & Jerk have in its latest inspection?
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hot Spot Grill & Jerk located?
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk is located at 4850 White Plains Road in The Bronx, NY 10470.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50136989
Last updated: July 3, 2026