Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
40
Last inspection
May 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
37 / 3
Hot Peppers currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 3, 2026 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 40 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Latest Inspection Details
May 3, 2026
- Date
- May 3, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 40
- Critical points
- 37
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hot Peppers does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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: 40
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Peppers's current NYC health grade?
Hot Peppers currently has a N grade.
When was Hot Peppers last inspected?
Hot Peppers was last inspected on May 3, 2026.
What was Hot Peppers's latest inspection score?
Hot Peppers's latest inspection score was 40 points.
How many violations did Hot Peppers have in its latest inspection?
Hot Peppers had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Hot Peppers located?
Hot Peppers is located at 27-35 Jackson Avenue in Queens, NY 11101.
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: 50184021
Last updated: July 3, 2026