Penang

687 Washington St, Boston, MA 02116
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Penang, located at 687 Washington St, Boston, MA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues related to food storage, equipment surfaces, and ventilation systems. Across its 17 recorded inspections, Penang has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
90
May 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the freezer units missing covers/wraps.Provide covers /wraps during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is missing from above the seperate appetizer grill.Provide current sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)