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Shudaxia Hotpot

580 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Oct 22, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Oct 22, 2024

Passed

15 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority & Priority Foundation violations noted. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.-590.011 https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Shu-Da-Xia-Hot-Pot/11441

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Label all foods in freezer.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sliced beef stored in standing water. Corrected on site

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Exposed areas of self service sauce buffet. Install adequate sneeze guards for proper food protection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bowl of rice 57F. Removed from service.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Online menu is missing consumer advisory for raw and/or undercooked foods. Provide https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Shu-Da-Xia-Hot-Pot/11441

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No chlorine test kit for low temp unit. Provide.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Egg crates used to store frying pans. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous pans stored under basement stairwell on floor not inverted. Remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Store inverted in protected areas

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous handsinks obstructed with utensils frozen food. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

Official wording

Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bug zapper in kitchen several fly ribbons in basement storage room. Remove. Provide properly designed insect control devices installed by a licensed pest control company.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous small flies seen in kitchen and basement storage area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.007/7-202.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conditions of Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Gallon of instecticide at bottom of basement stairs. Remove.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

Choke save expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 11, 2024

Failed

15 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Inspector’s notes

No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority & Priority Foundation violations noted. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.-590.011 https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Shu-Da-Xia-Hot-Pot/11441

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Label all foods in freezer.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sliced beef stored in standing water. Corrected on site

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Exposed areas of self service sauce buffet. Install adequate sneeze guards for proper food protection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bowl of rice 57F. Removed from service.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Online menu is missing consumer advisory for raw and/or undercooked foods. Provide https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Shu-Da-Xia-Hot-Pot/11441

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No chlorine test kit for low temp unit. Provide.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-502.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Egg crates used to store frying pans. Corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous pans stored under basement stairwell on floor not inverted. Remove. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. Store inverted in protected areas

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous handsinks obstructed with utensils frozen food. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.13-CPests

Official wording

Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bug zapper in kitchen several fly ribbons in basement storage room. Remove. Provide properly designed insect control devices installed by a licensed pest control company.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous small flies seen in kitchen and basement storage area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 590.007/7-202.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conditions of Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Gallon of instecticide at bottom of basement stairs. Remove.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

Choke save expired. Provide current. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Passed

9 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Segregate as discussed in all refrigeration units throiughout the kitchen areas - all raw foods from ready to eat foods - this will include all multi door refrigeration units - walk-in units and all sandwich units - several raw foods are being stored underneath raw shell eggs and all raw protiens - no visible signs of actual cross contamination noted however every cold holding unit contained inproper storage of foods - addressed immediately during inspection with several sliced tomatoes discarded to be safe

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the content

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Set up seperate sanitizer stations at all seperate prepration stations as we discussed - raw food areas shall be designated with the color of choice we discussed uring inspection [ red ] and ready to ewat prep food stations shall be colored in [ green ] to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all sponges being used to clean pots and pans inside the three bay sink- o.k to use on " non food contact surfaces "

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther

Official wording

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all wooden utensils with visible cracks and splintered edges - only certain types of wooden surfaces are allowed in food service - refer to the attachment provided to you from the food code

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-102.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all absorbant cardboard being used to line shelving units containing clean pots and pans - surface shall be [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ]

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-401.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Relopcate clean pots and pans stored underneath the cooking line where food splashes are spilling on to - store in a clean dry location of the kitchen as discussed

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all designated hand sinks in the kitchen / food prep areas are clear and free from debris trash barrels pots and pans - maintain accessible at all time sduring food prepration

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove cracked light cover in the kitchen and either repair or replace compromised area where needed - clean to remove what appears to be dead flies and soils

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 16, 2023

Failed

9 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Segregate as discussed in all refrigeration units throiughout the kitchen areas - all raw foods from ready to eat foods - this will include all multi door refrigeration units - walk-in units and all sandwich units - several raw foods are being stored underneath raw shell eggs and all raw protiens - no visible signs of actual cross contamination noted however every cold holding unit contained inproper storage of foods - addressed immediately during inspection with several sliced tomatoes discarded to be safe

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the content

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Set up seperate sanitizer stations at all seperate prepration stations as we discussed - raw food areas shall be designated with the color of choice we discussed uring inspection [ red ] and ready to ewat prep food stations shall be colored in [ green ] to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all sponges being used to clean pots and pans inside the three bay sink- o.k to use on " non food contact surfaces "

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther

Official wording

Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all wooden utensils with visible cracks and splintered edges - only certain types of wooden surfaces are allowed in food service - refer to the attachment provided to you from the food code

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-102.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all absorbant cardboard being used to line shelving units containing clean pots and pans - surface shall be [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ]

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-401.11-C1Contamination

Official wording

Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Relopcate clean pots and pans stored underneath the cooking line where food splashes are spilling on to - store in a clean dry location of the kitchen as discussed

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all designated hand sinks in the kitchen / food prep areas are clear and free from debris trash barrels pots and pans - maintain accessible at all time sduring food prepration

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove cracked light cover in the kitchen and either repair or replace compromised area where needed - clean to remove what appears to be dead flies and soils

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source

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