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Lotus Test Kitchen

January 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Chicken in steam table at 100F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sink observed without air gap. Provide air gap from a liscensed plumber. If work cannot be completed provide a plumbers report stating why it cannot be done.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide date marking on all foods held longer than 24 Hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Prep sink faucet is damaged. Repair as necessary.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Employee bathroom toilet is soiled. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 23, 2024: 6 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.