Qiao Lin Hotpot
392 Cambridge St, 02134
Eating & Drinking
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Last inspected: January 28, 2026
Inspection History
January 28, 2026
Pass
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.007/7-202.11-PFRestriction-Presence and Use (Pf)
January 28, 2026
Pass
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.007/7-202.11-PFRestriction-Presence and Use (Pf)
January 21, 2026
Fail
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.007/7-202.11-PFRestriction-Presence and Use (Pf)
January 21, 2026
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.007/7-202.11-PFRestriction-Presence and Use (Pf)
December 29, 2025
Pass
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590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
December 29, 2025
Pass
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590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
December 22, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
December 22, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
December 15, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
December 15, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
November 3, 2025
Pass
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590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-102.11-PF(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-602.12-COther Forms of Information (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.009(E)Anti-Choking
November 3, 2025
Pass
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590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-102.11-PF(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-602.12-COther Forms of Information (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.009(E)Anti-Choking
October 24, 2025
Fail
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590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-102.11-PF(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-602.12-COther Forms of Information (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.009(E)Anti-Choking
October 24, 2025
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning Procedure (P)
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF(B) & (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (Pf )
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.002/2-102.11-PF(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.003/3-602.12-COther Forms of Information (C)
590.004/4-302.14-PFSanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.009(E)Anti-Choking
July 14, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
July 14, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
July 7, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
July 7, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-501.112-PFMechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
May 28, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
May 28, 2025
Pass
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
May 21, 2025
Fail
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
May 21, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PFTime as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
November 8, 2024
Pass
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
November 8, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
October 31, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
October 31, 2024
Inspection Not Required
N
October 30, 2024
Fail
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590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
October 30, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-302.13-PFTemperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
September 18, 2023
Pass
P
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
September 18, 2023
Pass
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590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
September 5, 2023
Fail
F
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
September 5, 2023
Fail
F
590.005/5-205.15-PSystem Maintained in Good Repair (P)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
August 4, 2023
Pass
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590.004/4-501.114-PFManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-303.11-CIntensity-Lighting (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
August 4, 2023
Pass
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590.004/4-501.114-PFManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-303.11-CIntensity-Lighting (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
July 31, 2023
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PFManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-303.11-CIntensity-Lighting (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
July 31, 2023
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PFManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-303.11-CIntensity-Lighting (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)