Liuyishon Hotpot Boston
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Liuyishon Hotpot Boston has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Liuyishon Hotpot Boston is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide (Procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker expired on 9.29.25.Proviode a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine observed without detergent. Provide.
590.004/4-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu ipad for undercooke product. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard used to line shelfing in production area. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen door observed damaged with hole in screen. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pitchers and food items in hand sink. Ensure hand sinks are only for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of ice scoop observed in product. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board being used to chop garlic observed damaged with jagged edges on cutting surface. Discard cutting board.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board being used is chipping and is a potential contaminate. Garlic discarded. Remove potential physical contaminates from damaged cutting board.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on ground in kitchen. Elevate to prevent potential contaminates.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered and unwrapped meats in chest freezer. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees prepping in kitchen area without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine not reaching proper rinse temperature. Person in charge stated booster is broken and part has been ordered. 3 bay sink has been set up. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken on hot line at 115F. Chicken placed in hot holding at opening of restaurant 1 hour prior. Reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed with food debris inside sink. Hand sink should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine not reaching proper rinse temperature. Person in charge stated booster is broken and part has been ordered. 3 bay sink has been set up. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple scoops observed with handle in product in bulk containers. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bucket observed in production line hand sink. Removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Location using ice cream machine with no dessert manufacturing permit. Ice cream in machine must be lab tested. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to add frozen dessert manufacturing to permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Choke Saver certificate observed expired. Update certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile on production line. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
67
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler observed without date marking. All foods kept over 24 hours must be date marked.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at bar has multiple items inside. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles with blue liquid observed with no labels. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling of walk in cooler observed soiled with dust and debirs. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of scoops observed inside bulk product. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork in service line refrigerator at 64F. Cooked within last two hours. SPread out on tray and moved to walk-in refrigerator- cooled to 50F in 10 minutes. Cool foods completely to 41F bfore placing into service line refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Chopped garlic in oil in refrigerator without date marking. Date prepped foods held more than 24 hours. Discard after 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of washed produce on floor. Store all food off the floor to prevent contamiantion. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer with heavy ice build-up. Remove ice where possible. Service as needed to ensure freezer functionality.
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice in rice cooker at 110F. Discarded. Ensure rice cooker is plugged in on "warm" setting to maintin rice above 135F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash dial on drink bar dishmachine does not appear to operate. Replace/repair as needed
590.004/4-203.12-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent at drinks bar dish machine stored behind machine and is inaccessible. Provide longer tube so that detergent can be stored in cabinet next to dish machine.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine at drink bar rinseing at 140F at plate. Discontinue using dish machine. Service as needed to ensure rinse is 160F at plate.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
64
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler pipe in ceiling of dining room broke. Repair is pending No food exposed. Hot water and electricity uninterrupted
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) consumer self-service operations (p)
Inspector notes: Rice puffs for self-service at dessert bar stored uncovered and exposed. Removed by PIC. Self-service foods must be covered to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-306.13-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw beef stored above prepared bean curd. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to always store raw meat below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork instestine at service line at 66F. Cool cooked foods to 41F prior to placing in service line. Intestine spread out on metal tray and placed in cooler- 44F after 20 minutes
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions for hotpot cooking provided to customers- only verbal. Provide written cooking instructions for customers- place mat table tent menu etc.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: No detergent connected to bar dish machine. Discontinue using bar machine to wash utensil and equipment until detergent has been connected.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with bus tubs. Hand sink at prep area blocked by lettuce shredder. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks are accessible at all times. Staff observed washing hands at cookline hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing area out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in kitchen stored in ice. Store scoop in separate container to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine leaks rinse aid. Service as needed and clean up spilled rinse aid.
590.005/5-205.15-C
41
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Flooding in basement and kitchen Clean and sanitize kitchen Pump water from basement and contact ISD to assess food and prep area
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Liuyishon Hotpot Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Liuyishon Hotpot Boston on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Liuyishon Hotpot Boston?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Liuyishon Hotpot Boston.
How does Liuyishon Hotpot Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Liuyishon Hotpot Boston most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Liuyishon Hotpot Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Liuyishon Hotpot Boston have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Liuyishon Hotpot Boston 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 Liuyishon Hotpot Boston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Liuyishon Hotpot Boston is inspected around four times per year on average.
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