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Qiao Lin Hotpot

January 21, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
    Inspector note: At the large wok style fryers observed a bus tray of pork that per PIC was taken out of active refrigeration at 12:00pm temperature was 55F; person in charge put pork in the walkin freezer to cool to 41F. Hold TCS foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.
    code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)
    Inspector note: Observed two large canisters of consumer grade Ortho brand pesticides in the manager's office nook area. Cease using consumer pesticides on the premise.
    code 590.007/7-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    Inspector note: Observed a rice spoon stored in 75F water and containers without handles stored in bulk containers as scoops. In use utensils should be stored on a dry and sanitized surface or in water 135F or above or in cool running water. Stop using containers or any utensils without handles as scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
    code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Handwashing Signage (C)
    Inspector note: At the women's and men's restrooms the employees must wash hands signage is missing provide new signage.
    code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 29, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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