BARNEY'S GRILL
299 HAVRE ST, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
Last inspected Sep 11, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for BARNEY'S GRILL, spanning December 2019 to September 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 11, 2026
✓1 violation
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Aug 21, 2026
✕12 violations
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Aug 10, 2026
–12 violations
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Aug 5, 2026
–11 violations
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Jul 28, 2026
–11 violations
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Oct 24, 2025
✓5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 2, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Manual Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 16, 2024
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Oct 1, 2024
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Sep 14, 2023
✓2 violations
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 3, 2023
✕8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 26, 2023
✕8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 27, 2023
–Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 1, 2022
✓13 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Absorbent Materials on Floors Use Limitation (C)
Oct 25, 2022
✕13 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Absorbent Materials on Floors Use Limitation (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Sep 14, 2021
✓2 violations
- Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 2, 2021
✕10 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 24, 2021
✕9 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 14, 2020
✓8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jun 30, 2020
✕8 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 21, 2020
✓3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Dec 31, 2019
✕3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
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