EL PENOL RESTAURANT
54 BENNINGTON ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Oct 23, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for EL PENOL RESTAURANT, spanning May 2017 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 9 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 23, 2026
✓9 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Oct 16, 2026
✕9 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Jan 14, 2026
✓Aug 5, 2025
✓Jun 5, 2025
✓4 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 29, 2025
✕4 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 31, 2024
✓9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Oct 24, 2024
✕9 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 3, 2023
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jun 22, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 3, 2021
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
May 19, 2021
✓6 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
May 12, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Dec 23, 2020
✓4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Dec 16, 2020
✕4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Jul 21, 2020
✓4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Jul 13, 2020
✕4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Dec 17, 2019
✓Feb 20, 2019
✓Jan 3, 2019
✓Jan 2, 2018
✓1 violation
- Food Protection
May 16, 2017
✓1 violation
- Equipment Thermometers
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