Panza

326 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Panza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Panza was last inspected on Apr 22, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Panza's record stops at Apr 22, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Panza trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)

Inspector notes: Designate an area inside the restaurant where all employees can gather to rest- eat lunch - take btreaks away from the food service areas of the kitchen

590.006/6-403.11-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the wooden spatula used to place pizza in ovens

590.004/4-201.11-C

Wood use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the visibly compromised wooden pizza spatula withy cracks on the ends covered in blackened charrs

590.004/4-101.17-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current food safety certificate - address and provide as we discussed

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up accordingly

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Raw Chicken @ 50f Cold hold of Scallops 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. Chef moved products to walk-in to chill to 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 2 Door flip top reading 55f repair to ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Feb 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Chikcen @ 46f cold hold of Cooked beef @ 45f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Unit running at 45f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: No dates on shellstock tags and not stored in chronological order ensure date of last sold on tag and stored properly

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panza on file is from Apr 22, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panza?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panza.

How does Panza compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Panza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Panza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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