Da Long Yi Hot Pot
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
33
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Da Long Yi Hot Pot, the earliest from 2022. Da Long Yi Hot Pot was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Da Long Yi Hot Pot trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: In a closet next to the restrooms observed several cans of consumer grade Raid pesticides; only pesticides applied by a licensed pest control operator may be used in a food establishment.
590.007/7-206.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In the basement walkin refigerator there was raw pork stored directly above watermelons mushrooms and radishes / in the single door cooler in the kitchen raw beef was stored directly above seafood. Store raw proteins according to their proper hierarchy and below RTE foods; the person in charge had employees correct the hierarchy in the refigerators.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: At the server station facing the kitchen the hand sink to the right had no hand towels the person in charge corrected on site by supplying hand towels. Hand sinks must always be stocked with hand towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple in use spray bottles with per PIC contained alcohol for the tables without name labels. Chemicals removed from bulk containers into working containers must have name labels.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks observed blocked used for filling water containers used to wet wash cloths and used to store dishes There are hoses leading into the hand sinks dripping water in the kitchen; remove hoses from the hand sinks. Hand sinks must be used only for hand washing and nothing else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are small rodent droppings in the dining area; throughout the kitchen and in the basement. Clean and sanitize all surfaces with droppings; provide IPM pest control report; suggest increasing PCO visits to effectivly treat for mice.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In the walkin refigerator in the basement foods are stored on the floors; foods must be stored at least six inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple deli containers used to store foods in kitchen; discontinue using deli containers and use cleanable durable nonporous containers.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: There are multiple refigerators in the kitchen and basement without internal thermometers; provide for all refigerators in a conspicuous location.
590.004/4-204.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tongs and spoons stored on oven handle that is visibly soiled; store utensils on clean and sanitized surfaces.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: In kitchen observed multiple containers of foods and sauce bottles removed from bulk without name labels; provide name labels for all food containers with foods removed from bulk.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: On the cookline three light bulbs are burned out or not working; repair or replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Floors walls and ceiling in the kitchen are heavily encrusted with soils and grease; clean and sanitize to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement the hand sink has no hand washing signage; provide employees must wash hands signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Cockroaches noted in the kitchen and in the lower area- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous sticky traps under equipment in the kitchen and in the lower level with numerous expired cockroaches- Removed with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Area below cookline with heavy grease buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged products stored on the floor of the walkins- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink drain in kitchen does not have air gaps in drain pipes. Install.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The print & website menu is missing disclosure of raw animal foods that can cause illness if undercooked. Edit menu to include this. (*) see link below to menu: https://www.dlyhotpot.com/_files/ugd/27eac3_7846bea0a7b14b5e970d4a835c385d8c.pdf
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: No self closing hinge to employee restroom off kitchen. Install.
590.006/6-202.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drain pipe in basement leaks. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind prep counter and prep sink in basement constructed of exposed brick and concrete. Several stained ceiling tiles in basement. Replace. Acousitic ceiling tiles in basement. Exposed concrete floors in basement prep areas. Install smooth durable cleanable non porous surfaces where foods are prepared. Walkin freezer threshold with exposed insulation and compromised metal surfaces. Repair and seal holes.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink drain in kitchen does not have air gaps in drain pipes. Install.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several conainters of prepared mushrooms and other foods in refrigeration units and walkin cooler not date marked. provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The print & website menu is missing disclosure of raw animal foods that can cause illness if undercooked. Edit menu to include this. (*) see link below to menu: https://www.dlyhotpot.com/_files/ugd/27eac3_7846bea0a7b14b5e970d4a835c385d8c.pdf
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge on high temperature dish machine is inoperable. Replace. Unit is 160F at the plate as determined by temperature indicating strip ran through cycle.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Wait station handsink with a water filter attached to faucet remove. Kitchen handsink with condensation drain draining into handsink. Properly plumb.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could only state some but not all exlusionary symptoms for proper illness policy. Retrain staff. Handout provided
590.002/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment storing pork kidney and intestines in water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind prep counter and prep sink in basement constructed of exposed brick and concrete. Several stained ceiling tiles in basement. Replace. Acousitic ceiling tiles in basement. Exposed concrete floors in basement prep areas. Install smooth durable cleanable non porous surfaces where foods are prepared. Walkin freezer threshold with exposed insulation and compromised metal surfaces. Repair and seal holes.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: No self closing hinge to employee restroom off kitchen. Install.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several bus buckets with lettuce and watercress stored on floor in walkin cooler. COS.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hot pot customer using same pair of tong untensils to handle raw meat and cooked foods. Dispense two pairs of tongs to customers. One to handle raw foods and the other to handle cooked foods.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink drain pipe in basement leaks. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Recommended cook times for self cooking of fish noted on the menu as 30sec. During the inspection fish cooked for 30 sec at 123F Ensure proper cooking times are listed on the menu Cooking times too light on the menu for customers to read- Correct
590.003/3-401.11-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Sauces available for customer self service in an open refrigeration unit with no sneeze guards- Provide
590.003/3-306.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu too small too read- Provide consumer advisory lettering that is large enough for consumers to read- Letters shall be comparable to product lettering
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw tripe during preparation- Corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Grease trap at lower level has backed up. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around grease trap and grease trap itself soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Long Yi Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Long Yi Hot Pot on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Da Long Yi Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Da Long Yi Hot Pot.
How does Da Long Yi Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Da Long Yi Hot Pot most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Da Long Yi Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Long Yi Hot Pot have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Da Long Yi Hot Pot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Da Long Yi Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Da Long Yi Hot Pot is inspected around two times per year on average.
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