Hot Peppers Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 28-21st Streeteinway Street, Queens, NY 11103
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Hot Peppers currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2025
- Date
- May 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hot Peppers has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2024 score of 12.
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 Peppers's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Peppers's current NYC health grade?
Hot Peppers currently has a A grade.
When was Hot Peppers last inspected?
Hot Peppers was last inspected on May 22, 2025.
What was Hot Peppers's latest inspection score?
Hot Peppers's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Hot Peppers have in its latest inspection?
Hot Peppers had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Hot Peppers located?
Hot Peppers is located at 28-21st Streeteinway Street in Queens, NY 11103.
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: 50137808
Last updated: July 3, 2026