Pena Bani Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Pena Bani Restaurant, located at 4541 Washington St in Roslindale, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and one minor violation, including issues with sanitizing solutions testing devices and time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding. Previous inspections for Pena Bani Restaurant have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
39
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
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
(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
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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