Lotus Test Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No clean up kit or procedures. Procedures provided via email.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC indicated that undercooked eggs will be sold cooked to order but there is no advisory or reminder on the menu. Provide correct advisory.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sinks without paper towels. Provide towels before opening. Keep all sinks stocked with towels soap and hot water.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Greae trap covered with soiled piece of plywood. Discard wood and resurface grease trap as needed.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Wall behind ice machine observed with spills. Clean and maintain.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: No cover on waste receptacle in bathroom. Provided coverd receptacle.
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated that hood will be cleaned tomorrow.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.