Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Happy Lamb Hot Pot stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Happy Lamb Hot Pot on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Cleaning scheduled for Sunday 6/8
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Glassware machine out of sanitizer. Monitor chemicals and replace as needed.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced watermelon on buffet station at 54F. Removed to refrigerator. Monitor unit to ensure it is operating properly and holding temperature at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken soup at 105F egg roll 75F at buffet line. Enure heating unit is operating correctly and can holdhot food at 135F and above. Food discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips. Provide chlorine test strips for testing dish machine sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under basement sink. Repair as needed. Maintain floor clean and dry. Faucet at server station loose. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet.
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cut vegetables stored on the counter at the service window at above 41F This includes cut garlic and greens at 50F Products shall be held under refrigeration at 41F or below Placed back in the refrigerator at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Temperature display in the under counter service area dishwasher for waitstaff is not properly displaying a temperature- Repair
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer available for use at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PICat the time of the inspection Employees unable toanswer questions in regards to food safety preparation and sanitizing Designate a Person in Charge for when the CFPM is not available
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence at the time of the inspection that grease is being poured in a sewer located behind the establishment. The sewer cover is heavily encrusted with grease and there is an accumulation of small food like pieces around the edges of the sewer cover There are 2 grease barrels located at the rear of the establishment for use. One of the barrels is partially filled and the second is heavily damaged and needs to be replaced. Review with all staff the proper requirements foer disposing of grease Clean and sanitize the grounds at the rear of the establishment including the sewer cover Provide weekly updated photos for documentation that the sewer in clean of grease
590.005/5-501.111-C
61
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken eggs fish and shrimp stored above prepped foods in reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products under cooked foods and produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Server station dish machine not sanitizing. Service as needed. Wash all glassware in kitchen dish machine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle full of undiluted quats sanitizer. Testing over 500ppm. Discarded by PIC. Use sanitizer dispenser to fill spray bottles.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats sanitizer test strips. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label chemical containers to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Server station hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement- under dish machine and soda bibb rack. Clean and monitor for activity. Heavy fly activity at server station due to soils under counter. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils in floor drain at kitcehn dish machine. Soils spills and soda syrup under soda machine at server station. Align drain hoses into floor drain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of sauce stored on floor under sink in kitchen. Store food off the floor and not under sinks or pipes.
590.003/3-305.12-C
41
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a metal stem food thermometer on site. (temperatures taken using the inspectors thermometer)
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on the menu is missing the disclosure. Provide disclosure stating that items are served raw. (*) asterisk all affected items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Properly label all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored directly on the walk in freezer floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. PIC correcting
590.003/3-305.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb observed burnt out above the fry station.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine guage reading "error" unable to record temperatures.Repair Discontinue using the machine dishroom machine to be used until repairs are complete. Dish room(basement)--Repair the leaking spray hose
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine out of order scheduled to be repair. Three Bay Sink must be used for warewashing until repair is performed. Repair properly.
590.004/4-204.118-C
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any santizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at warewashing area and bottom of the walk-in unit at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tray of clean bawls placed under the handsink at prep area. Remove.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine out of order scheduled to be repair. Three Bay Sink must be used for warewashing until repair is performed. Repair properly.
590.004/4-204.118-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap at lower level odorous. Clean using a licensed company
590.006/6-501.12-C
70
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any santizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm chlorine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tray of clean bawls placed under the handsink at prep area. Remove.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap at lower level odorous. Clean using a licensed company
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at warewashing area and bottom of the walk-in unit at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Lamb Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Lamb Hot Pot on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Lamb Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Lamb Hot Pot.
How does Happy Lamb Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Happy Lamb Hot Pot most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Happy Lamb Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Lamb Hot Pot have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happy Lamb 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.
How often is Happy Lamb Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Lamb Hot Pot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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