Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Panza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026.
Has Panza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official Wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink on site observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap on the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed staff working cookline missing hair restraint. Provide to prevent contamination
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for Vomit & Diarrhea clean up . Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Notes:At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No Servsafe certificate on site. Post current Servsafe Certificate
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Ptovide made/ discard date prior to storing and ass discussed during the inspection
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm multiple unsuccessful attempts. Staff advised not to use the low temp dishwasher until repair is done
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of multiple freezer unit observed with heavy ice build up interior of ice machine observed with soils build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink on site observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap on the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink on site observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap on the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired 8.18.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 25, 2026
Failed
14 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed staff working cookline missing hair restraint. Provide to prevent contamination
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for Vomit & Diarrhea clean up . Provide & maintain accessible. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Notes:At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No Servsafe certificate on site. Post current Servsafe Certificate
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Several containers of prepped foods observed missing date marking. Ptovide made/ discard date prior to storing and ass discussed during the inspection
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer 00ppm multiple unsuccessful attempts. Staff advised not to use the low temp dishwasher until repair is done
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of multiple freezer unit observed with heavy ice build up interior of ice machine observed with soils build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Facility observed without a service/ mop sink . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of a service/mop sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If a service/mop sink is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink on site observed direct to waste/ missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of air gap on the food prep sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If an air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection scheduled date: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired 8.18.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 30, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No one on site with a current food safety certificate - address and provide as we discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Set up accordingly
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-403.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Designate an area inside the restaurant where all employees can gather to rest- eat lunch - take btreaks away from the food service areas of the kitchen
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No one on site with a current food safety certificate - address and provide as we discussed
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Set up accordingly
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 590.006/6-403.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Designate an area inside the restaurant where all employees can gather to rest- eat lunch - take btreaks away from the food service areas of the kitchen
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.