Growl Growl Hot Pot

48 Winter St, Boston, MA 02111
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Growl Growl Hot Pot, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: The outside trash location was observed cluttered with refuse and boxes/bags.Dispose of all unnecessary clutter maintain clean & organized. Per PIC--Outside trash pickup is scheduled 1.10.26 PIC will send photos
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: There is a soft serve ice cream machine in the dining room. Provide a frozen desserts & manufacturing license on the permit
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags unavailable during inspection.Maintain all shellstock tags in chronol;ogical order for 90 days with the last served /sold datemarkings
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: There are prepped items in the walkin missing datemarkings.Properly label & datemark all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer solution at all work stations during operating hours. PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: The outside trash location was observed cluttered with refuse and boxes/bags.Dispose of all unnecessary clutter maintain clean & organized.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There is a leak at the 3 bay sink.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
52
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Growl Growl Hot Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Growl Growl Hot Pot on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Growl Growl Hot Pot?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Growl Growl Hot Pot.

How does Growl Growl Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Growl Growl Hot Pot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Growl Growl Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Growl Growl Hot Pot have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Growl Growl Hot Pot means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.