Inspection record
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
130 Brighton Av · Boston, MA 02134
4inspections since May 2026
28violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 8, 2026HE_Pass9 violations
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Large amount of cardboard boxes piled up on the floor at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed ice scoops stored on the top of ice machine at lower level. Clean properly on clean/sanitized surface.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Observed wiping cloth soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
***Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Several self-serving items observed without cover or sneeze guards (both hot holding and cold holding). Provide.
***Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Large amount of prepared food items not date-marked proeprly on several refrigerating units on both levels. Provide.
**Manual Warewashing Equipment Heaters and Baskets (Pf)
Dish Machine at serving line/coffee station does not display the temperatures. Repair.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior and interior of several refriferating units soiled. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at lower level very soiled. Clean properly.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Low Temp Dish Machine at lower level does not drain properly water back up onto the floor. Repair.
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Floor at lower level with water pools in two dufferent areas. Remove and clean properly. Walll near dish machine soiled. Clean properly.
Sep 1, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
***Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Disposition (P)
Large amount of prepared food items not date-marked proeprly on several refrigerating units on both levels. Provide.
**Manual Warewashing Equipment Heaters and Baskets (Pf)
Dish Machine at serving line/coffee station does not display the temperatures. Repair.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior and interior of several refriferating units soiled. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at lower level very soiled. Clean properly.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Observed wiping cloth soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed ice scoops stored on the top of ice machine at lower level. Clean properly on clean/sanitized surface.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Low Temp Dish Machine at lower level does not drain properly water back up onto the floor. Repair.
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Floor at lower level with water pools in two dufferent areas. Remove and clean properly. Walll near dish machine soiled. Clean properly.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Large amount of cardboard boxes piled up on the floor at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
***Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
Several self-serving items observed without cover or sneeze guards (both hot holding and cold holding). Provide.
Jul 6, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired 11/25. Contact licensed company to inspect and clean both hoods. Update sticker. Ensure the company is licensed in the city of Boston.
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
All kitchen equipment exterior and interior need to be cleaned and sanitized. Please provide ISD HEALTH with the chemicals used. Deodorize to remove smoke smell.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean and sanitize floors ceiling and walls to remove soil grease and debris. Observed grease running down the wall under the shelving. All shelving needs to be removed from the wall to ensure the walls and floors are degreased and debris and soil is removed. Provide new shelving and remove shelving that was damaged by the fire.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed seran wrap around the 2 large grease tanks and piping above in the basement. Photo Taken Observed a pipe in the basement that was coming out of the wall high up near the ceiling that was open. Cap off pipe. Photo Taken Contact a licensed plumber to cap off all opened pipes in the basement.
Jun 24, 2026HE_VolClos5 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean and sanitize floors ceiling and walls to remove soil grease and debris. Observed grease running down the wall under the shelving. All shelving needs to be removed from the wall to ensure the walls and floors are degreased and debris and soil is removed. Provide new shelving and remove shelving that was damaged by the fire.
**(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired 11/25. Contact licensed company to inspect and clean both hoods. Update sticker. Ensure the company is licensed in the city of Boston.
***System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Observed seran wrap around the 2 large grease tanks and piping above in the basement. Photo Taken Observed a pipe in the basement that was coming out of the wall high up near the ceiling that was open. Cap off pipe. Photo Taken Contact a licensed plumber to cap off all opened pipes in the basement.
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
All kitchen equipment exterior and interior need to be cleaned and sanitized. Please provide ISD HEALTH with the chemicals used. Deodorize to remove smoke smell.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology