Lotus Test Kitchen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Food debris in production line hand sink. Scoops obsevred inside hand sink. Ensure hand sinks are only used for hand washing.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Production line hand sink missing paper towels. Corrected.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board that is in use is discolored and chipped. Discard.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Front door of establishment propped open. Close to prevent potential pest contaminants.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

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.