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Lao Jie Hotpot
December 16, 2025 · Score 38
🫥not rated
- official resultScore 38
- score38 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- failed findings7
- critical findings5
Failed findings
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hot food sitting too coolcriticalOfficial wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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fridge is giving… room tempcriticalOfficial wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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rats have moved incriticalOfficial wording: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedcriticalOfficial wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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utensils stored sketchycriticalOfficial wording: Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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facility / equipment issueOfficial wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 22 on June 18, 2024: Score changed by +16 points. 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.
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