Hot Pot Buffet
Latest: PASS
July 8, 2025
Address
70 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
46 inspections
17 failures
License
License #67628
Last inspected: July 8, 2025
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
July 8, 2025
at 6:31 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food products observed being stored on the ground of the basement walk-in coolers. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimu of 6 inche off the ground. | 590.004/4-602.13-...
FAIL
June 13, 2025
at 5:49 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food products observed being stored on the ground of the basement walk-in coolers. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimu of 6 inche off the ground. | 590.004/4-602.13-...
PASS
June 25, 2024
at 5:48 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Open package of cigarettes observed stored in close proximity to food on production line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): ...
FAIL
June 13, 2024
at 6:12 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Open package of cigarettes observed stored in close proximity to food on production line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): ...
PASS
December 12, 2023
at 7:38 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 10, 2023
at 8:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 8, 2023
at 7:37 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Broth burner in kitchen with carbon build-up. Grease trp under dish machine heavily soiled. Debris and grease under cookline and cookline prep table. Debris and soils under ice machine. Moisture a...
FAIL
February 1, 2023
at 7:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Broth burner in kitchen with carbon build-up. Grease trp under dish machine heavily soiled. Debris and grease under cookline and cookline prep table. Debris and soils under ice machine. Moisture a...
PASS
November 28, 2022
at 7:12 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Menu does not provide warning of undercooked foods. No printed instructions for hot pot cooking for food safety fo...
FAIL
November 18, 2022
at 7:55 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Menu does not provide warning of undercooked foods. No printed instructions for hot pot cooking for food safety fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 5, 2022
at 7:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not stored with clams. Keep tag with clams until alll are sold then date tag and hold for 90 days. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Plastic tr...
FAIL
September 28, 2022
at 6:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not stored with clams. Keep tag with clams until alll are sold then date tag and hold for 90 days. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled car...
PASS
March 8, 2022
at 7:11 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures on site for vomit/diarrhea. Handout provided via email. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops in 52F standing water. Store s...
FAIL
March 1, 2022
at 7:57 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures on site for vomit/diarrhea. Handout provided via email. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops in 52F standing water. Store s...
PASS
August 19, 2021
at 4:06 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Sanitzing buckets should be set up at the different preparation stations in the main kitchen area. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of meat observed on th...
FAIL
August 10, 2021
at 6:09 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Sanitzing buckets should be set up at the different preparation stations in the main kitchen area. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of meat observed on th...
PASS
March 12, 2021
at 6:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food ob...
FAIL
March 4, 2021
at 6:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food ob...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 17, 2020
at 6:35 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Several ceiling tiles in the basement area with what appears to be water damage. Replace.
PASS
October 22, 2019
at 3:46 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 3, 2019
at 12:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 3, 2018
at 12:09 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Roach seen on floor under cooking line clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: 1) Heavy grease buil up under cooking line clean to remove 2) Water build up near mop sink...
FAIL
August 21, 2018
at 12:26 AM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Roach seen on floor under cooking line clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: 1) Heavy grease buil up under cooking line clean to remove 2) Water build up near mop sink...
PASS
March 14, 2018
at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 29, 2017
at 4:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 5, 2016
at 6:13 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) mouse dropping found in cabinets of bar area clean to remove 2) mouse droppings found in basement dry storage area clean to remove | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: ...
FAIL
September 28, 2016
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) mouse dropping found in cabinets of bar area clean to remove 2) mouse droppings found in basement dry storage area clean to remove | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: ...
PASS
January 20, 2016
at 7:09 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef and Fish thawing in stagnant water thaw under refrigeration or cold running water | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: raw meats in freezer not in food grade plastic bags supply | 16-4-501.11/.15 - ...
FAIL
January 13, 2016
at 5:06 PM
6 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Beef and Fish thawing in stagnant water thaw under refrigeration or cold running water | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: raw meats in freezer not in food grade plastic bags supply | 16-4-501.11/.15 - ...
PASS
September 30, 2015
at 3:00 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Cockroach infestation in kitchen / Contact pest control ASAP. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Several small flies noted in front vestibule area / Contact pest control ASAP
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 29, 2015
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Cockroach infestation in kitchen / Contact pest control ASAP. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Several small flies noted in front vestibule area / Contact pest control ASAP
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 20, 2014
at 4:23 PM
29 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue Storing food items in greasy cardboard boxes | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from above ice machine | 1...
FAIL
February 6, 2014
at 6:41 PM
28 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue Storing food items in greasy cardboard boxes | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from above ice machine | 1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 28, 2013
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen products should be thawed under running water or overnight within the refrigerator. It is not acceptable to thaw a food product on a shelf within the food preparation area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
FAIL
May 20, 2013
at 7:03 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen products should be thawed under running water or overnight within the refrigerator. It is not acceptable to thaw a food product on a shelf within the food preparation area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
PASS
July 5, 2012
at 4:53 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide an integrated pest management (IPM) report for the cockroach condition that was identified beneath the right end of the wok station. The frequency of treatments should be increased until the ...
FAIL
June 26, 2012
at 4:57 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide an integrated pest management (IPM) report for the cockroach condition that was identified beneath the right end of the wok station. The frequency of treatments should be increased until the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2012
at 5:43 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Store eggs and cases of eggs on the lower shelves of the walk-in. The eggs and cartons may be contaminated with salmonella and represent a potential source of cross contamination. The eggs were moved. Avoid sto...
PASS
June 14, 2011
at 2:32 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label all sinks Refinish rusted shelving in walk in #5 | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide ther...
FAIL
June 7, 2011
at 2:09 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Label all sinks Refinish rusted shelving in walk in #5 | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Kitchen - Provide ther...
PASS
December 29, 2010
at 7:22 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Basement -Imstall slop sink to basement.
FAIL
December 14, 2010
at 4:51 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Basement -Imstall slop sink to basement.
PASS
November 5, 2010
at 3:59 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement -Elevate all foods 6" off floor.Do not store food containers in customer ice. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: P...
FAIL
October 27, 2010
at 5:21 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement -Elevate all foods 6" off floor.Do not store food containers in customer ice. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: P...
PASS
March 19, 2010
at 2:13 PM
0 violations