Nhu Lan Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023
74
Score
Public records show four inspections at Nhu Lan Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Nhu Lan Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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 6, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in kitchen area
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store food in store stlye shopping bags in freezer. Must be a food grade storage bag as discuused.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for whiping clothes in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean wall fan and opening around the fan built into the wall in the kitchen to the right of the hood system
590.006/6-201.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and replace missing filter. Hood sticker expires June 18th 2023. Please have then cleaned or have a date when it will get done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control inspect and address any issues out back of the location. Provide pest control reports at re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the cutting boards to remove deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing hood filters on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in kitchen (top shelves also) Clean handle to refrigeration. Exterior of bulk food containers. All soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the rear screen door so in fits in the opening. This will help with any rodent issues from out side.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food container will need to be labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store food on the floor under shelves in walk in freezer.
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 board on faucet atv three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for the kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in the kitchen area above prep line. Personal items and drinks will need to be properly stored. Clean microwave of dry food stains.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
May 2, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Staff will need to store in the food or on a cleanable surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking and refrigeration equipment in kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store clean cutting board on back of faucet at three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small cutting boards in kitchen with deep dark scores and stains. PIC will need to clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired end of April 2022. Have hoods clean and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of inplace equipment in kitchen and front counter area. Dusty. Clean bulk food containers spices sauces etc. Clean shelves in kitchen for clean equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor under shelves in walk in. Must 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large food containers not labeled. Provide labels as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store bread in freezer in trash bags. Must store in a food grade bag. Food instorage needs to have covers unless in a cooling stage as discussed.
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nhu Lan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nhu Lan Restaurant on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nhu Lan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nhu Lan Restaurant.
How does Nhu Lan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Nhu Lan Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Nhu Lan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nhu Lan Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nhu Lan Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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