Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Harp & Bard
1097 Dorchester Av
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Quick Answers
- When was Harp & Bard last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 13 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Harp & Bard ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
13 inspectionsInspection
Mar 30, 2026
Passed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mussel tags not stored with mussels. No old tags on site. Ensure mussel tags are dated for last piece sold and held for 90 days.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther
Official Wording
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s Notes
ICe bin at bar with soda line plate used for beverage ice. Provide barrier between soda plate and beverage ice.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice scoop observed stored in ice at server station. Store scoop separately from ice to avoid contamination from hands.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Mashed potato in steam table 111F. Squash in steam table 116F. Both items reheated to over 165F. Ensure hot foods are reheated to 165F and held above 135F.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table in basement. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsmajorCode 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 chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Clearly label all chemical botlles to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Failed
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Mussel tags not stored with mussels. No old tags on site. Ensure mussel tags are dated for last piece sold and held for 90 days.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-303.11-POther
Official Wording
Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Inspector’s Notes
ICe bin at bar with soda line plate used for beverage ice. Provide barrier between soda plate and beverage ice.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice scoop observed stored in ice at server station. Store scoop separately from ice to avoid contamination from hands.
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Mashed potato in steam table 111F. Squash in steam table 116F. Both items reheated to over 165F. Ensure hot foods are reheated to 165F and held above 135F.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table in basement. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsmajorCode 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 chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Dust and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Clearly label all chemical botlles to prevent contamination.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor inside kitchen in disrepair repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor inside kitchen in disrepair repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Freezer chest lid paint worn repair.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace missing ceiling tiles at basement.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Light shield cover cracked cover.
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 issuesminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official Wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s Notes
No aniti choking certification provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official Wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s Notes
No aniti choking certification provide.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Freezer chest lid paint worn repair.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Replace missing ceiling tiles at basement.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Light shield cover cracked cover.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Enclose mop sink at basement area.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial grade shelving.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean interior panel for ice unit.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No hand wash signage provide behind bar area.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Enclose mop sink at basement area.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor is worn in some areas repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 9, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove milk crates as shelving and provide commercial grade shelving.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean interior panel for ice unit.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No hand wash signage provide behind bar area.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Enclose mop sink at basement area.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor is worn in some areas repair.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean inbetween cooking equipment back splash to remove visible soil.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove empty boxes from basement prep area.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
clean floor below cooking and prep equipment to remove visible soil.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean inbetween cooking equipment back splash to remove visible soil.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.110-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove empty boxes from basement prep area.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
clean floor below cooking and prep equipment to remove visible soil.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source