Pena Bani Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Fried chicken in hot holding cabinet at 127F. PIC will need to reheat.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to call the Health Divison. 617-635-5326 and inform them about the missing permit and licence.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a thermmeter to test food temperatures.
  code 590.004/4-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with a shirt in the sink and a barrel.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers small and large.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket in kitchen and front counter for wiping clothes.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. I was told they get cleaned on Fridays. Hood sticker good until Oct 2025
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to repair the floor tile in the kitchen that is broken on cooking line.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement also please clean walls. Print peeling in sports
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 7, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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