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Famous hot pot chain nailed with 7 infractions from Toronto health inspectors

A go-to hotpot restaurant in Toronto, well known for its AYCE hotpot offerings and build-your-own dipping sauces was recently hit with seven infractions from Toronto health inspectors. 

Chongqing Lao Jiu Men Hotpot, located at 4771 Steeles Avenue East received the infractions, which included two crucial ones, namely failing "to protect food from contamination or adulteration." 

The hotpot restaurant also received three significant infractions including, "use utensils not non-toxic in contact with food," and failing "to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary."

They also received two minor infractions related to the sanitary conditions in the food-handling room. 

A full list of the infractions can be found on the DineSafe website. chongqing lao jiu men hotpot toronto

A list of infractions listed on the DineSafe website. 

Despite the seven health infractions, the hotpot restaurant received a conditional pass notice and will remain open as they continue through resolving the issues.

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Hector Vasquez


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