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Lotus Test Kitchen

January 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw mushrooms stored under raw chicken. Moved to produce cooler. Do not store produce or ready to eat foods under raw chicken.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P)critical

Inspector note: Seared raw chicken on steam table at 98F. Discontinue parcooking and holding raw chicken out of temperature. Cook chicken thoroughly to 165F then either cool down to be reheated or hold hot above 135F. Cooked to 173F.
code 590.003/3-401.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector note: Cooked corn in cooler for service at 60F. PIC stated corn had been cooked in the past hour. Moved to shallow pan and placed in cooler- 41F after 15 minute. Cool cooked foods completely before placing at service line.
code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test strips on site for testing concentration of quats sanitizer. Provode test strips for sanitizer.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent possible contamination.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths store on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Specifications-Laundering Frequency (C)

Inspector note: PIC stated wiping cloths are washed by hand and sotred in bleach solution overnight. Discontinue washing wiping cloths on premises. Provide laundry service to wash and dry wiping cloths.
code 590.004/4-802.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 17, 2022: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.