Pena Bani Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pena Bani Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Roslindale restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken/cooked pork inside of the walk-in cooler at 45F. Address and ensure all TCs foods in walk-in cooler are at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken observed being stored above on top of the steam table at 112F. Disontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bin in the basement storage area. Discontinue and provide a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled wipng cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Sanitizer in buckets registering at above the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizing solution..
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler appears to be operating at slightly above the required 38-41F. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maiintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber install an air gap on the prep sink. Please pull a permit to have this done. 8-14-25 Please provide the permit from 1010 Mass Ave when this work is done.
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in hot holding cabinet at 127F. PIC will need to reheat.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with a shirt in the sink and a barrel.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a vomit clean up kit. Please also have paperwork emailed to you filled out. Be sure the kit has everything in it listed in handout.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to call the Health Divison. 617-635-5326 and inform them about the missing permit and licence.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a thermmeter to test food temperatures.
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket in kitchen and front counter for wiping clothes.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber install an air gap on the prep sink. Please pull a permit to have this done. 8-14-25 Please provide the permit from 1010 Mass Ave when this work is done.
590.005/5-204.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the floor tile in the kitchen that is broken on cooking line.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. I was told they get cleaned on Fridays. Hood sticker good until Oct 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement also please clean walls. Print peeling in sports
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
43
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber install an air gap on the prep sink. Please pull a permit to have this done.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in hot holding cabinet at 127F. PIC will need to reheat.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with a shirt in the sink and a barrel.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a thermmeter to test food temperatures.
590.004/4-203.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to call the Health Divison. 617-635-5326 and inform them about the missing permit and licence.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a vomit clean up kit. Please also have paperwork emailed to you filled out. Be sure the kit has everything in it listed in handout.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. I was told they get cleaned on Fridays. Hood sticker good until Oct 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket in kitchen and front counter for wiping clothes.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement also please clean walls. Print peeling in sports
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the floor tile in the kitchen that is broken on cooking line.
590.006/6-101.11-C
39
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the pink and white cutting board at the front cunter.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good until April 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement area. Please clean to remove and have prest control com in and do an inspection. Please email me the last few inspections. 10-17-24 PIC has done a deep cleaning and pest control has been out and no catches at this time. I will come back out in a few weeks to be sure. PLease stay on top of the pest control company and review the pest control reports. Please have them come out again in a week or so and send me the report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement area. Please clean to remove and have prest control com in and do an inspection. Please email me the last few inspections.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filter and have the hood cleaned. The sticker expired in June 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels on bulk food containers in kitchen area if they do not have them on them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink has an air gap but the pipe is leaking. Please have repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up and remove items in the basement so a good inspection can take place. Areas like this can be rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber install an air gap on the prep sink in the kitchen.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a wiping cloth bucket in kitchen not just the front counter. Found wiping cloths in prep area on cutting board and table.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Red cutting board in kitchen will need to be bleached to remove the dark scores. If not please replace or resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until Aug 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food container (rice)
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Properly cover food in store (refrigeration units) unless food is in a cooling stage. Please monitor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide an up to date Allergen certificate and post it.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until May 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature in basement. Must be under running water thawed the day before or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pena Bani Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pena Bani Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pena Bani Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pena Bani Restaurant.
How does Pena Bani Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Pena Bani Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Pena Bani Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pena Bani Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pena Bani Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pena Bani Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pena Bani Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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