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PunJab Palace

109 BRIGHTON AV, ALLSTON, MA 02134

Last inspected Apr 29, 2025

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 29, 2025

    3 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
  2. Sep 13, 2024

    7 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  3. Sep 4, 2024

    7 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  4. Dec 7, 2023

    6 violations
    • 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)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  5. Nov 30, 2023

    6 violations
    • 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)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  6. Nov 20, 2023

    8 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  7. Nov 18, 2023

    8 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  8. Oct 12, 2023

    12 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (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)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  9. Oct 3, 2023

    12 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (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)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  10. Jan 18, 2023

  11. Jun 13, 2022

    13 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (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)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  12. Jun 9, 2022

    13 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Thawing (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (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)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  13. Mar 15, 2022

  14. May 21, 2021

    8 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  15. May 11, 2021

    8 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  16. Jan 14, 2021

    3 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  17. Jan 7, 2021

    3 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  18. Sep 8, 2020

    9 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  19. Aug 31, 2020

    9 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  20. Feb 13, 2020

    8 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  21. Feb 6, 2020

    8 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  22. Feb 13, 2019

    15 violations
    • Cold Holding
    • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    • Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
    • Food Protection
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    • Insects Rodents Animals
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • PIC Performing Duties
  23. Feb 6, 2019

    15 violations
    • Cold Holding
    • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    • Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
    • Food Protection
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    • Insects Rodents Animals
    • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • PIC Performing Duties
  24. Apr 4, 2018

    10 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    • Food Utensil Storage
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Three Compartment Sink
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  25. Mar 28, 2018

    10 violations
    • Food Container Labels
    • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    • Food Utensil Storage
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Three Compartment Sink
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Location Accessible
    • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

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