Lao Jie Hotpot

105 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Lao Jie Hotpot has been inspected five times since 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Lao Jie Hotpot's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jun 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

02G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

02G

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 19, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lao Jie Hotpot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lao Jie Hotpot on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lao Jie Hotpot?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lao Jie Hotpot.

How does Lao Jie Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lao Jie Hotpot most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lao Jie Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lao Jie Hotpot have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lao Jie Hotpot 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 Lao Jie Hotpot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lao Jie Hotpot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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