Lotus Test Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
82
Score
Lotus Test Kitchen has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Lotus Test Kitchen's latest score of 82 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/cleanup kit on site (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles
590.007/7-102.11-PF
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink missing paper towels. Corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris in production line hand sink. Scoops obsevred inside hand sink. Ensure hand sinks are only used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board that is in use is discolored and chipped. Discard.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door of establishment propped open. Close to prevent potential pest contaminants.
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without air gap. Provide air gap from a liscensed plumber. If work cannot be completed provide a plumbers report stating why it cannot be done.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in steam table at 100F. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot items at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without air gap. Provide air gap from a liscensed plumber. If work cannot be completed provide a plumbers report stating why it cannot be done.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(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
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide date marking on all foods held longer than 24 Hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Employee bathroom toilet is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet is damaged. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in prep area at 125F. Person in charge indicated it had been cooked 20 min prior. Reheated to acceptable temperature and placed in hot holding unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in standup cooler observed without date marking. Provide date marking for all items held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris observed on slicer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-402.12-C
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken stored in ambient air at 70F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed with no date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee clothing stored on food shelf. Removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up in hood vents above grill. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p)
Inspector notes: Seared raw chicken on steam table at 98F. Discontinue parcooking and holding raw chicken out of temperature. Cook chicken thoroughly to 165F then either cool down to be reheated or hold hot above 135F. Cooked to 173F.
590.003/3-401.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw mushrooms stored under raw chicken. Moved to produce cooler. Do not store produce or ready to eat foods under raw chicken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips on site for testing concentration of quats sanitizer. Provode test strips for sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to prevent possible contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked corn in cooler for service at 60F. PIC stated corn had been cooked in the past hour. Moved to shallow pan and placed in cooler- 41F after 15 minute. Cool cooked foods completely before placing at service line.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths store on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Specifications-laundering frequency (c)
Inspector notes: PIC stated wiping cloths are washed by hand and sotred in bleach solution overnight. Discontinue washing wiping cloths on premises. Provide laundry service to wash and dry wiping cloths.
590.004/4-802.11-C
50
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures. Procedures provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC indicated that undercooked eggs will be sold cooked to order but there is no advisory or reminder on the menu. Provide correct advisory.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks without paper towels. Provide towels before opening. Keep all sinks stocked with towels soap and hot water.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated that hood will be cleaned tomorrow.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind ice machine observed with spills. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Greae trap covered with soiled piece of plywood. Discard wood and resurface grease trap as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on waste receptacle in bathroom. Provided coverd receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lotus Test Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lotus Test Kitchen on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lotus Test Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lotus Test Kitchen.
How does Lotus Test Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Lotus Test Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Lotus Test Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lotus Test Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lotus Test Kitchen 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 Lotus Test Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lotus Test Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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