What is Penang's health inspection score?

Penang has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Penang last inspected?

Penang was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Penang have?

Penang has 32 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Penang safe to eat at?

Yes, Penang has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Penang serve?

Penang serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Penang

Name: Penang
Address: 687 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, 02116
Rating: 91

687 WASHINGTON ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+4 pts

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

2 basic

May

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

May 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Mar 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total3 corrected

96/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+5 pts

Mar 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total5 corrected

94/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Corrected on-site credit (5 fixed)+7 pts

Oct 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2

Base deductions−13 pts

May 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 Basic

1 total1 corrected

99/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Corrected on-site credit (1 fixed)+1 pts

May 25

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor2 corrected

87/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.004/4-901.12-CWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (2 fixed)+5 pts

Apr 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)Risk Factor−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)−2
590.004/4-901.12-CWiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor4 corrected

87/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.007/7-207.11-PRestriction and Storage-Medicines (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (4 fixed)+11 pts

May 24

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.007/7-207.11-PRestriction and Storage-Medicines (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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