Happy Lamb Mongolian Hot Pot
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
August 29, 2025
Address
693 WASHINGTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
33 inspections
15 failures
2 closures
License
License #332573
Last inspected: August 29, 2025
Inspection History (33 most recent)
PASS
August 29, 2025
at 4:44 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Buckets of sliced meat ...
FAIL
August 21, 2025
at 6:15 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Buckets of sliced meat ...
PASS
July 11, 2025
at 2:38 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Power loss in the establishment. Food items affected. Fire alarm was affected BFD responded Staff stating power loss was on the night of 7.3.25 approx 9:30pm ISD electrical inspector ...
🚫 CLOSURE
July 4, 2025
at 8:28 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Power loss in the establishment. Food items affected. Fire alarm was affected BFD responded Staff stating power loss was on the night of 7.3.25 approx 9:30pm ISD electrical inspector ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 6, 2025
at 6:24 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the inspection. Provide an up to date Food Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensi...
FAIL
May 29, 2025
at 4:58 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the inspection. Provide an up to date Food Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensi...
PASS
April 24, 2024
at 6:52 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees in kitchen area without proper hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef stored abo...
FAIL
April 17, 2024
at 6:49 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees in kitchen area without proper hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw beef stored abo...
PASS
January 29, 2024
at 4:52 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee prepping food product observed without hair restriant. Provide. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No person in charge at time of inspection per employee. Person in charge...
FAIL
January 22, 2024
at 7:46 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee prepping food product observed without hair restriant. Provide. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No person in charge at time of inspection per employee. Person in charge...
PASS
July 20, 2023
at 4:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 14, 2023
at 10:24 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC responsible for notifying Health Department of plumbing and sewage issues in basement. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 31, 2023
at 5:54 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC responsible for notifying Health Department of plumbing and sewage issues in basement. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P...
PASS
December 5, 2022
at 5:14 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for testing quats sanitizer concentration at 3 compartment sink. Provide test strips | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Saniti...
FAIL
November 29, 2022
at 5:39 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit for testing quats sanitizer concentration at 3 compartment sink. Provide test strips | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Saniti...
PASS
October 7, 2022
at 9:23 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flooding in basement No running water Basement with standing water Pump and clear basement in order to assess foods for condemnation Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange condemnation
🚫 CLOSURE
September 16, 2022
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Flooding in basement No running water Basement with standing water Pump and clear basement in order to assess foods for condemnation Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange condemnation
PASS
June 29, 2022
at 5:09 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves in prep area covered in plastic film. Discard and discontinue using film to cover shelves. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Hand...
FAIL
June 21, 2022
at 5:28 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves in prep area covered in plastic film. Discard and discontinue using film to cover shelves. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Hand...
PASS
December 13, 2021
at 6:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
FAIL
December 6, 2021
at 6:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
PASS
May 26, 2021
at 6:29 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from April 2021. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL
May 24, 2021
at 6:25 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced tomatoes observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. SLiced tom...
FAIL
May 13, 2021
at 6:06 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced tomatoes observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. SLiced tom...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2021
at 7:13 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between preparation tables/coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
FAIL
January 22, 2021
at 7:09 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between preparation tables/coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 23, 2020
at 5:03 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Lower shelf of the server station where soda machine is located with visible soils and syrup spills. Clean to remove.
PASS
October 3, 2019
at 4:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives clevers and spatula's stored between equipment store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.12-C - Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Slacking (C): Tofu sitting on tale out...
FAIL
September 26, 2019
at 6:19 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives clevers and spatula's stored between equipment store clean and dry | 590.003/3-501.12-C - Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Slacking (C): Tofu sitting on tale out...
PASS
January 3, 2019
at 2:17 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without english labels supply on all builk food containers | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at hand sink near prep sink supply | 37...
FAIL
December 27, 2018
at 1:10 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers without english labels supply on all builk food containers | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at hand sink near prep sink supply | 37...
PASS
October 22, 2018
at 11:58 AM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All bulk food containers without labels label properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No barriers inplace to exclude customers from food service area suplly on both side of Tea/Soda area |...
FAIL
October 17, 2018
at 12:55 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All bulk food containers without labels label properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No barriers inplace to exclude customers from food service area suplly on both side of Tea/Soda area |...