HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK in Wakefield Woodlawn
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025
📍 4850 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx, NY 10470 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Hot Spot Grill & Jerk in Wakefield Woodlawn holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 23 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK in Wakefield Woodlawn: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or othe...
Apr 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Feb 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
GRADE A
Aug 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Jun 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Workplace SFAA policy ...
Jun 1, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Violations:
15-37
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HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK in Wakefield Woodlawn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK last inspected?
- HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK was last inspected on August 29, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK's current health grade?
- HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK had?
- HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK has 8 health inspections on record from June 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK was 55 points on June 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK ever received a Grade C?
- No. HOT SPOT GRILL & JERK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.