Hot Pot Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
The most recent inspection for Hot Pot Buffet, located at 70 Beach St, Boston, MA, on January 5, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified two critical violations concerning time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding and warewashing equipment sanitization, along with one minor violation for nonfood contact surfaces. Across fourteen previous inspections, Hot Pot Buffet has predominantly received low-risk ratings.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice in cooker from previous day at 120F. Discarded by PIC. Cook rice daily and discard or cool and store in refrigerator. Do not reheat rice that has been at room temperature over night.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Sanitize all dishes and equipment in 3 compartment sink with chlorine. Service call has been placed.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under dish machine and on pipes under dish machine. Clean and sanitize to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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