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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 6
Hot Jalapeno currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Hot Jalapeno currently has an A grade.
Hot Jalapeno was last inspected on June 16, 2026.
Hot Jalapeno's latest inspection score was 12 points.
Hot Jalapeno had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
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: 41697654
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Hot Jalapeno has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and December 2024. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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 Jalapeno's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Hot Jalapeno is located at 219 East 116th Street in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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