Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Perillas Food

Name: Perillas Food
Address: 123 Antwerp St, Boston, MA

123 Antwerp St

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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11 inspections

Inspection

May 19, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Please post 2026 Health Permit No allergen verbiage on the online menu. Please provide allergen verbiage on all menu's. Allergen verbiage will be provided with this report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures will be sent over with this report.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken being stored in buckets of stagnant water in the back room. Ensure staff is trained on thawing process. Chicken 55F. Removed and put back into refrigeration unit.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash back wrapped around the the drain under the prep sink. PIC stated the prep sink is broken. Contact licensed plumber to repair the prep sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink and above the ice cream equipment. Clean walls to remove grease and soil. Observed clutter in the back room. Clean and organize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed kitchen equipment being stored and not being used. Remove all unnessary equipment. Ice cream chest/oven on the floor in the back.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser both not working. Repair paper towel holder and soap dispenser at the hand sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 11, 2026

Hearing scheduled

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures will be sent over with this report.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken being stored in buckets of stagnant water in the back room. Ensure staff is trained on thawing process. Chicken 55F. Removed and put back into refrigeration unit.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash back wrapped around the the drain under the prep sink. PIC stated the prep sink is broken. Contact licensed plumber to repair the prep sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink and above the ice cream equipment. Clean walls to remove grease and soil. Observed clutter in the back room. Clean and organize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed kitchen equipment being stored and not being used. Remove all unnessary equipment. Ice cream chest/oven on the floor in the back.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser both not working. Repair paper towel holder and soap dispenser at the hand sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Please post 2026 Health Permit No allergen verbiage on the online menu. Please provide allergen verbiage on all menu's. Allergen verbiage will be provided with this report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 4, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures will be sent over with this report.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed chicken being stored in buckets of stagnant water in the back room. Ensure staff is trained on thawing process. Chicken 55F. Removed and put back into refrigeration unit.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash back wrapped around the the drain under the prep sink. PIC stated the prep sink is broken. Contact licensed plumber to repair the prep sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink and above the ice cream equipment. Clean walls to remove grease and soil. Observed clutter in the back room. Clean and organize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed kitchen equipment being stored and not being used. Remove all unnessary equipment. Ice cream chest/oven on the floor in the back.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser both not working. Repair paper towel holder and soap dispenser at the hand sink.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Please post 2026 Health Permit No allergen verbiage on the online menu. Please provide allergen verbiage on all menu's. Allergen verbiage will be provided with this report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken thawing in bus buckets in standing water. Thaw properly.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Quats sanitizer in use tested at below 100PPM. Instructed PIC to drain sanitizer and make new sanitizer properly dilluted.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floors in back area. Clean 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken thawing in bus buckets in standing water. Thaw properly.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

Quats sanitizer in use tested at below 100PPM. Instructed PIC to drain sanitizer and make new sanitizer properly dilluted.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Water on floors in back area. Clean 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC present limited to no knowledge on required employee health policy. Retrain staff. Provided translated guidance document in spanish.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pans and untensils stored as clean not stored properly.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Out of use ice cream chest. Remove.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 18, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC present limited to no knowledge on required employee health policy. Retrain staff. Provided translated guidance document in spanish.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pans and untensils stored as clean not stored properly.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Out of use ice cream chest. Remove.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean ceiling above cookline of visible dust and soils. Estimate for cleaning next week

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Cleaning scheduled for 3/5

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 1, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On site PIC could not state all exclusionary symptoms for food employees. Retrain staff. Handout provided via email.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken thawing in standing water. COS.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Online menu missing advisory for soft boiled egg. Provide. https://order.toasttab.com/online/perillas-allston-380-western-ave#d8e09194e-2144-4963-8a8e-d2b6d01e44bed8a166c64-b81d-4d87-98a9-5c56c18dc7c9

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Slicer soiled with raw meat. Clean and sanitize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean ceiling above cookline of visible dust and soils. Estimate for cleaning next week

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Cleaning scheduled for 3/5

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

Certificate of Occupancy states 49 persons. Provide choke save certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No allergen statement on online menu & ordering portal in store. Provide. https://order.toasttab.com/online/perillas-allston-380-western-ave#d8e09194e-2144-4963-8a8e-d2b6d01e44bed8a166c64-b81d-4d87-98a9-5c56c18dc7c9 Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Failed

8 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

On site PIC could not state all exclusionary symptoms for food employees. Retrain staff. Handout provided via email.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken thawing in standing water. COS.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Slicer soiled with raw meat. Clean and sanitize

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean ceiling above cookline of visible dust and soils.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.009(E)Other