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Qiao Lin Hotpot

August 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. (container appears empty). Repair to mantain 50-100 Chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several prepared food items withour date-marking. Provide.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths soiled on counter. Store proeprly on sanitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Several packaged food products covered in layers of ice inside freezer. Remove ice and ensure that proper temperature is mantained inside freezer all the time.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Some small cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Magnetic strips for knives storage with rust and encrusted debris. Clean and sanitize properly to remove. • Walk-in freezer unit with large amount build up on floor and shelves. Remove and clean properly.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Wall at the dish machine area with black substance build up. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 28, 2026: 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.

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