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Lotus Test Kitchen

September 29, 2026 · Fail

cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Cooked chicken at 100F. Re heated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Foods that are date marked are past the 7 day mark. Kimchi date marked 8.23.26. Discarded. Ensure proper date marking
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Handle of scoop observed in bulk product. Remove.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector note: Table top fryer observed not under cooking hood. BFD on site during inspection. Remove fryer or place under hood.
code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2026: 4 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.