Hotspot Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label dry food in container with common name:sugar,flour,etc.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease inside the cabinet of the deep fryer.clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Aug 3, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the all chest freezers. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles at the rear and bathroom ceiling. Instructed to clean, repair and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jul 22, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must disclose and remind such items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the all chest freezers. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted faucet of cold running water at the prep hand wash sink in poor repairs (loose knob). Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace the knob.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially cooking equipment. Also noted stained ceiling tiles at the rear and bathroom ceiling. Instructed to clean, repair and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 10, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.no citation issued. -

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on tcs food. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued. -

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must disclose and remind such items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on site to be able to check food temperature.instructed to provide an accurate stem thermometer priority foundation:7-38-005,no citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Food removed from original container must be labeled with common name ,also dry ingredient food in bulk containers- -

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution,at prep area to wipe multi use utensils -

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Single use gloves should be use for only one task,when interruption occur must change gloves.

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink in prep area in poor repair: slowly draining. Instructed to repair -

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Accumulation of dust and grease on filter and hood above cooking equipment.clean and maintain grime inside the handwashing sink and faucet,clean and maintain(front area),by the storage shelf

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles around hot water tank.debris on floor under cooking equipment/deep fryers.food splattered on walls around three compartment sink,clean/paint and maintain.seal all small holes above the three compartment sink.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate for employee on duty.instructed to obtain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Jun 27, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Interior of fryer cabinets greasy.instructed manangement to clean and maintain fryer cabinets

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Noted wall in disrepair a next to three compartment sink.instructed management to refinish wall.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Noted hood and filters at hot line area greasy.instructed management to clean hood and filters. Noted exposed handsink slow draining at front prep area. Instructed management to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandler reqirements not met.

6. May 26, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in prep area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used throughout the premises. Defrost and clean deep freezers in prep area and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; lower shelf on prep tables, interior of 3-comp and mop sinks; fryer, and wheel casters on all heavy equipment. Instucted to clean, sanitize and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor corners throughout premises not clean. Instucted to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and toilet room, ceiling vent above cash register and in toilet room has dust accumulation. Wall around the 3-comp and in hall near toilet room sink is not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly throughout the prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer water while not in use and maintain.

7. May 24, 2016 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the manager's office and the furnace room along the wall base. Remove droppings, clean and sanitiaze affected area. Contact pest control provider for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in prep area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used throughout the premises. Defrost and clean deep freezers in prep area and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; lower shelf on prep tables, interior of 3-comp and mop sinks; fryer, and wheel casters on all heavy equipment. Instucted to clean, sanitize and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor corners throughout premises not clean. Instucted to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and toilet room, ceiling vent above cash register and in toilet room has dust accumulation. Wall around the 3-comp and in hall near toilet room sink is not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly throughout the prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer water while not in use and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Employees not wearing hair restraints in the prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times and maintain

8. May 19, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous cold food being stored on a prep table in the prep area. 30 lbs of chicken, at 57.2f, valued at $60. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food. Instructed to keep potentially hazardous cold foods at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee leave the premises to go purchase bleach, return to the restaurant and being taking orders and handeling food for customers without washing his hands. Instructed to stop what he was doing and wash hands. Also discussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Use gloves, tongs, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)(b)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink in the prep area, with dirty standing water, and cannot be used. Owner has 48 hrs to have sink repaired. Another hand sink in the food prep area (about 10 feet) has both hot & cold running water, soap and paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the manager's office and the furnace room along the wall base. Remove droppings, clean and sanitiaze affected area. Contact pest control provider for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in prep area not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used throughout the premises. Defrost and clean deep freezers in prep area and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; lower shelf on prep tables, interior of 3-comp and mop sinks; fryer, and wheel casters on all heavy equipment. Instucted to clean, sanitize and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed floor corners throughout premises not clean. Instucted to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and toilet room, ceiling vent above cash register and in toilet room has dust accumulation. Wall around the 3-comp and in hall near toilet room sink is not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in toilet room not working, instructed to repair and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly throughout the prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizer water while not in use and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

     Inspector’s note: Employees not wearing hair restraints in the prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times and maintain.

9. Aug 20, 2015 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: No drain board provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide with a slop towards the third compartment sink also must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

10. Aug 18, 2015 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found walk-in cooler not in working condition(broken).instructed to repair,must maintain air temp of 40f and below critical violation:7-38-005(a) no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No drain board provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide with a slop towards the third compartment sink also must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

11. Aug 17, 2015 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found walk-in cooler not in working condition(broken).instructed to repair,must maintain air temp of 40f and below critical violation:7-38-005(a) no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No drain board provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide with a slop towards the third compartment sink also must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

12. Aug 10, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found walk-in cooler not in working condition(broken).instructed to repair,must maintain air temp of 40f and below critical violation:7-38-005(a) no citation issued

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: We observed mice droppings in different location of the premises:around hot water tank,under rear storage shelves,inside the wash room and along wall of the prep area.front door not rodent/ insect proofed,gap of 1/2" to 1" at bottom of front entrance door.instructed to clean and sanitize area mentioned,aso rodent/insect proof front door. Serious violation:7-38-020 no citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No drain board provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide with a slop towards the third compartment sink also must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Grease on yellow pipe behind the cooking equipment instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Grime on floor under front counter south-east corner instrucyed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Dust build-up at light shields in prep area,instructed to clean and maintain