Qiao Lin Hotpot
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Qiao Lin Hotpot, located at 392 Cambridge St in Allston, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 28, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over its 17 recorded evaluations.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
55
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
55
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
64
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed two large canisters of consumer grade Ortho brand pesticides in the manager's office nook area. Cease using consumer pesticides on the premise.
590.007/7-202.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a rice spoon stored in 75F water and containers without handles stored in bulk containers as scoops. In use utensils should be stored on a dry and sanitized surface or in water 135F or above or in cool running water. Stop using containers or any utensils without handles as scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the large wok style fryers observed a bus tray of pork that per PIC was taken out of active refrigeration at 12:00pm temperature was 55F; person in charge put pork in the walkin freezer to cool to 41F. Hold TCS foods at 41F or below or 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: At the women's and men's restrooms the employees must wash hands signage is missing provide new signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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