Penang
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Penang has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Penang trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(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
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
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Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in refrigeration unit without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water by rice cooker. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contaminants.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on the ground. Elevate to prevent potential contaminants.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in ambient air at 68F. Discarded. Ensure hot foods are held at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice utensils stored in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Employee medication observed stored on top of to go take out containers. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food obsevred without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed in kitchen area by fire suppression tanks at the end of cookline. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above cooked foods and raw produce. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to ensure raw meat and eggs are stored below cooked foods and produce to prevent contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Portioned cooked rice noodles in in bags in plastic container at 150F. Cooked chicken from 3 hours prior at 50F covered in plastic in cooler. Cooked chicken and potatoes at 100F cooked 1 hour prior covered in plastic in cooler. Chicken and potatoes spread out on sheet tray- 70-77F in 15 minutes. Retrain staff to spread out and leave uncovered cooked food to ensure rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on counters in kitchen. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 85F water. Store rice scoop in hot water over 135F or clean and dry to prevent contamination. Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store ice scoop in clean container next to ice bin.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in bowl covered in plastic in walk-in cooler at 110F. PIC stated chicken had been cooked within last hour. Chicken spread out on sheet trays- cooled to 80F in 15 minutes. Ensure foods are thoroughly cooled to 41F prior to storing and covering. Chicken broth in deep containers covered at 150F. Broth divided into shallow pans to cool
590.003/3-501.15-PF
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Closed due to flooding from water main Cleaning in process at time of inspection Food has been determined for condemnation
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts on counter at 63F. Returned to refrigerator. Beans sprouts must be stored in refrigerator at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled cleaver stored on knife magnet. Store knives and utensils clean. Top of dish machine with soils. Clean to [revent possible contamination of clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Coconut milk at 88F and chicken stock at 125F on counter covered in plastic wrap. Cooked foods need to be in shallow containers and uncovered for proper cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penang on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Penang?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Penang.
How does Penang compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Penang most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Penang's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Penang have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Penang means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Penang inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Penang is inspected around three times per year on average.
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