Penguin Pizza

735 HUNTINGTON AV, BOSTON, MA 02115

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources

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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Penguin Pizza, spanning August 2017 to June 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.

It has held failed across its last two inspections.

The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

Jun 16, 2026
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3 violations
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jul 18, 2025
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2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jun 20, 2025
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8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 18, 2025
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12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 29, 2024
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16 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 16, 2024
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7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 11, 2024
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8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Nov 15, 2023
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13 violations
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jun 9, 2023
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19 violations
- 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)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Feb 3, 2023
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15 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Aug 4, 2022
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11 violations
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 23, 2022
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14 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Can Openers (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 12, 2021
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6 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 7, 2021
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13 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 25, 2020
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1 violation
- Hand Antiseptics (Pf)
Feb 21, 2020
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24 violations
- Hand Antiseptics (Pf)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- CIP Equipment (Pf)
- Can Openers (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Compartments Drainage (C)
- Utensils Consumer Self-Service (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Sep 3, 2019
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15 violations
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Food Labels (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Rinsing Procedures (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Floor Covering Mats and Duckboards (C)
- Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Aug 23, 2019
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14 violations
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Food Labels (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- Rinsing Procedures (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Feb 1, 2019
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3 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
Jan 15, 2019
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20 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Thermometers Provided
- PHF's Properly Thawed
- Food Protection
- Food Utensil Storage
- Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Three Compartment Sink
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
Jan 8, 2019
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18 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Thermometers Provided
- PHF's Properly Thawed
- Food Protection
- Food Utensil Storage
- Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Three Compartment Sink
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
Jan 26, 2018
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11 violations
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Floors Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Jan 19, 2018
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11 violations
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Floors Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Aug 28, 2017
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2 violations
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Premises Maintained
Aug 17, 2017
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9 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
- PIC Performing Duties

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