Nhu Lan Fast Food
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
39
Score
Nhu Lan Fast Food appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Nhu Lan Fast Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods on the steam table between 107F and 119F. PIC removed and reheated to above 165F. Steam tables need to be turned up high to hold the temperature above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold fresh rolls stored in retail area at 65F. Discontinue All cold food must be stored at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff proper holding temperatures. Food can not be left out at room temperature. It must be cold held below 41F and hot held above 135F. can not be in the middle.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: I found two hand sinks without paper towles. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to have the steam tables turned up higher so that the food is hot held at 135F. PIC will need to monitor this each day.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the loose trash and boxes up out the back of the building.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Filters need to fit in the holds. Hood sticker good until March of 2026.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean.. In place cooking equipment. Shelf above ice machine. Bulk food containers. Shelves in both kitchens.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store foods on the floor in the walk ins under the bottom shelf. All foods must be store 6 inches off the floor. Food is storage needs to be properly covered if not in a cooling stage. Found food in walk in and walk in freezers with out covers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths found all arounf front counter and kitchen. PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket to store them in.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Storage containers will need to have labels to what is in the container. Found multiple with out.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment and under steam table at front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
39
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot and pans are not stored inverted during storage provide proper storage.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: No hair restraints on some staff working with exposed foods provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some dessart cups provide with name of establishment address and ingredients.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards at smaller kitchen area heavily scoreded and grooved replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of boxes and empty containers from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap below the prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap below the prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap below the prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork roll at 130F shall be at 135 or higher properly hold TCS foods.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certification for person in charge Sam Huynh provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor near refrigerator provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking into open pan below salad unit repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving discolored and worn inside baking kitchen repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some packaged baked and drink dessarts provide.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all equipment and recycables from exterior grounds empty containers
590.005/5-501.110-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: regrouting on floor inside baking kitchen worn repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease container to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non commercial container from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.112-C
41
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Noodle making machine is to no longer be used unless a hand sink has been installed. Machine was not in use at the time of the re-inspection
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cooked TCS foods at the time of the inspection observed being left out at room temperature between (50-62F): cooked pork and flour wrapped in banana leaves cooked eggs and rice all packaged and out for self service. Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. All TCS foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked noodles/fish in the front steam table at 100F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods isnide of the steam table were at above 135F. Cooked pork ribs inside of the single door upright hot holding unit at 98F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135 and above. Pork ribs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers being used to dispense out of several bulk food bins. Discontinue and provide handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and go food containers in the front self service cooler have no labels. Provide proper labels on all self service items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Location where noodle machine is located and preparation is taking place has no hand sink. Discontinue prepration in this area unless otherwise authorized.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management/ownership not properly overseeing staff in proper hot/colding temperatures and food safety. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained in all food safety practices.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the front service hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door oven with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Exterior of all bulk food bins with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide at least one full time employee who has the Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. At the time of the inspection there was no a full time employee who was Food Safety Certified. Address and provide documentation of at least 1 full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety class prior to the re-inspection being conducted.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with damaged equipment along with other debris/boxes. Clean to rmeove to help minimize any rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights above the front service preparatin table with non shields. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top and grill. Repalce.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3 bay sink continuosly runs. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Small front service hot holding unit with no operational equipment thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
29
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove clutter of non inuse equipment boxes and cleaning equipment.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to both cooking line equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In-use utensils stored on counter must be stored in food with handle above food in clean water of 135F or above.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below hand wash sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on new menu for undercooked foods provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Some food observed with out labels at the grab and go area provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must ensure all packed foods have labels before placing them at the grab and go area. Must train new staff on hygienic practices.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non inuse refrigerator from exterior grounds.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below ware washing cooking and prep area clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at soup kitchen soiled scorded and heavily grooved replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloth stored on counter no sanitizing solution provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Staff observed eating at prep area discontinue practice staff must eat at a designated area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
58
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Remove refrigerators from near exit area and provide proper storage.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
95
May 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: No exhausthood sticker on double door single oven refering to BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Remove refrigerators from near exit area and provide proper storage.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork roast at 132F shall be Properly held hot at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must train staff on hot holding and protecting food during storage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible thermometer not working repair or replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: No exhausthood sticker on double door single oven refering to BFD.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles cracked inside main kitchen area repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No antichoking certification provide documentation.
590.009(E)
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Some foods stored with no covers provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: some packaged foods have no labels with name of establishment ingredients and address provide.
590.003/3-601.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Remove refrigerators from near exit area and provide proper storage.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove empty containers and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled with grease clean to remove grease soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
45
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meats balls 127F fish and onions 128F in hot holding cabinets. PIC removed and will reheat. Must be hot held at or above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple packaged foods out on counter out of temperature Rice dish 75F Pork egg and rice dish 73F Shrimp Roll 76F PIC voluntarily discarded in dumpster with bleach.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff proper hot and cold holding proper storage of foods general cleaning of the location. this will need to be monitored because the same violations are happening each inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean the gaskets and handels. Hot holding cabinet clean the door and gasket of some mold build up. Clean all cooking equipment in kitchen of any dry food and carbon build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Product on the floor in the walk ins. PIC will need to properly cover foods n storage. Found multipl containers with out covers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged foods in grab and go must have labels. Multiple foods without labels. PIC removed and will put on labels.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: ON cooking line hood filters will need to be cleaned and besure that the filter covers the opening. No more gaps between filters.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards on the back of the fausets.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
50
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp dish 117F and Salmon Dish 119F. PIC removed and will reheat and store at 135F or higher like all the other dishes.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef 71F and pork 69F at sandwich station was not refrigerated. PIC will need to store at or below 41F. PIC removed and going forward will cold hold properly as discussed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in ware washing was blocked with soiled equipment. PIC corrected and will review with staff.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards behind three bay sink faucet. PIC removed and will rewash and properly store.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior and interior of the three door refrigerator at sandwich station. Clean all shelves at front counter wire shelves in kitchen and warewashing of dry grime. Paint if rusty.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer at front counter and main kitchen prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters are soiled and one is missing. Clean and provide all filters. Hood expired on June 18th 2023. Please have hood cleaned. Small hood under oven visibly soiled and did not see a hood sticker. Provide. Also remove cardboard taped to the hood.
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple packaged foods out in retail between 48F and 51F. PIC removed and put back into refrigerator. Bean sprouts 67F PIC discarded. Tofu And Niidles 63F PIC moved back into refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef 94F. Must be hot held at 135F or higher unless in a cooling stage. PIC will reheat. Fish in sauce 17F and chicken dish 118F. Both will be reheated. Meatballs on stick 124F. Reheat
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to revieew with staff proper holding temperatures Proper labeling of products in retail area general repair and cleaning of location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel holder empty in kitchen. Found paper towel on the other side of the room. Besure holder has towels at the hand sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodents in the rear of the property. Clean up area and provide pest control reports for the building inside and out at re-inspection. Have pest control inspect more often and keep areas clean and free of any food.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide wiping cloth buckets with sanitizer at front counter and in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean.... All the shelves in the kitchen area (tops as well) Handles to refrigerators and walk in. Dry food In place cooking equipment. Carbon build up Exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled dry food Shelf above ice machine. Soiled
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned and replace the missing ones on hood. Hood sticker good until March 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards on faucet handle in kitchen. Discontinue to store equipment on the floor in storage shed.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the back of the building. Provide more trash barrels and keep dumpster closed. Discontinue to feed any animals in back by dumping foos on the ground. Clean to remove any grease build up.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Double door going into kitchen broken. Replace or repair. Back screen door to small for the opening. Door must close tight so rodents can not get in from outside.
590.006/6-101.11-C
41
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Roasted chicken 128F Chicken dish 121F Fish and tomatos 119F. PIC removed and will reheat. Hot holding unit was not working properly. PIC will have repaired before using it.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs at 48F. PIC will need to cold hold at 45F or lower atall times. Shrimp and rice roll and pork and rice roll out on counter at room temperature. PIC will need to cold hold at 41F or below. PIC removed and put into a reach in refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that all equipment is working. Hot holding unit at front counter was not working properly. PIC removed food and is having it repaired at this time.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to monitor all equipment to know that it is working properly and holding food at the proper temperature. General cleaning of the location and that all hand sinks are stocked. The rear of the property will need to be cleaned and trash stored properly.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towles at hand sink in restroom and one of the two at front counter. PIC corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap a hand sink at front counter. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a scoop for the sugar in the side storage room. Discontinue to use togo containers.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Dec 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for kitchen and fron counter area.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that the dumpster is covered and have it cleaned when dirty. The ground out back will need to be cleaned. This will help with any pest issued out back.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for bulk food containers (sugar) in side storage area. Food in walk in refrigerator (ground pork) will need to be properly cover. Unless food is in a cooking stage provide covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards at three bay sink behind faucet.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment of carbon build up. Clean exterior of bulk food containers and other containers with sauce in them. Clean shelves in refrigeration units moveable carts and shelves in kitchen. Clean shelf above ice machine.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: A package of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and thaw in refrigerator the day before under run water or cook frozen. PIC corrected.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled to what is in the container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
32
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon between 117F to 127F rice 100F to 119F. PIC removed and reheated. Provide covers on hot food line to help keep food in proper temperature range 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards stored behind on the faucet for the three bay sink. Discontinue and store as discussed.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the trash area. Water build up that smells and large pile of cardboard.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food container did not have labels. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves out at front counter of grime and dust build up. Clean wire shelves for clean equipment in kitchen of grime build up. Clean shelves under prep tables visibly soiled and remove tin foil. Clea exterior of all in place equipment (hot holding cabinets) at front counter of dust build up. Clean exterior of bulk food conatiners.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters visibly soiled with grease build up clean to remove. Hood sticker expired Aug 2022. have hood cleaned right away.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Found food in freezers with out covers. Provide In kitchen found large bulk food conatainer with cover that did not fit. Provide
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cutting boards to remove deep dark scores. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: foods that are in the retail area will need to have labels to identify whats in the package and ingredients.
590.003/3-601.11-C
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May 2, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meat balls 107F Pork 109F both in hot holding cabinet. PIC removed reheated and turned up holding unit. Color rice (orange green) between 120F and 130F Pic will need to store at 135F or properly cool for future use. Small amount of cut up pork at sandwich station at 96F. PIC just discarded. Must be stored at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp rool. rice dish with pork all out at on front counter between 49F to 54F. PIC removed and put back into refigeration. Discontinue.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced meats in walk in with out dates on them. Provide dates labels.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in kitchen under and behind equipment. Soiled. Clean floor in dinning room sticky.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in kitchen. Soiled with grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards with deep dark stains and scores as discussed.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean mold build up off large freezer in small room off front counter area. Clean exterior of in place equipment at front counter (handles tops etc) Clean exterior of bulk food conatiners. Soiled. Clea handles to all equipment in kitchen and front counter.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple large trash barrels with out lids in kitchen and around front counter. Provide covers.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large containers will need to be labeled to whats inside. Found them at the front counter and in kichen shelves.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket at front counter and in kitchen for staff to store wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor under shelves in walk in. Provide covers for food in storage unless in a cooling stage as discussed.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards on the faucet of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line and by small oven. Hood sticker expired on cooking line and no sticker on small oven by hand sink in kitchen. clean and provide sticker for that hood.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and paint wire shelves in refrigertion units to cover rust.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nhu Lan Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nhu Lan Fast Food on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nhu Lan Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Nhu Lan Fast Food.
How does Nhu Lan Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Nhu Lan Fast Food most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Nhu Lan Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nhu Lan Fast Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nhu Lan Fast Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nhu Lan Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nhu Lan Fast Food is inspected around five times per year on average.
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