What is Hot Pot Buffet's health inspection score?

Hot Pot Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hot Pot Buffet last inspected?

Hot Pot Buffet was last inspected on January 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hot Pot Buffet have?

Hot Pot Buffet has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hot Pot Buffet safe to eat at?

Hot Pot Buffet has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hot Pot Buffet serve?

Hot Pot Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hot Pot Buffet

Name: Hot Pot Buffet
Address: 70 BEACH ST, Boston, 02111
Rating: 73

70 BEACH ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 1/5/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationCorrected

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesCorrected

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+9 pts

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

2 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors3 corrected

84/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+11 pts

Dec 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)Risk Factor−10
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

4 Basic

4 total4 corrected

96/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+4 pts

Jun 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)−2
590.006/6-201.11-CFloors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total4 corrected

93/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+7 pts

Jun 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.002/2-401.11-CEating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)−2
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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