Harp & Bard
1097 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02125
Last inspected Oct 21, 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 Harp & Bard, spanning August 2021 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Oct 21, 2026
✓Mar 30, 2026
✓8 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Mar 23, 2026
✕8 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jul 31, 2025
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 3, 2025
✕1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 28, 2025
✓4 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Anti-Choking
Feb 21, 2025
✕4 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Anti-Choking
Oct 23, 2024
✓1 violation
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Oct 16, 2024
✕5 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 9, 2024
✕5 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 2, 2024
✓3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 25, 2024
✕3 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Mar 8, 2023
✓1 violation
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Mar 7, 2023
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Feb 28, 2023
✕5 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Aug 23, 2022
✓5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 1, 2022
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 3, 2022
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Feb 24, 2022
✕3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Dec 9, 2021
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Dec 2, 2021
✕2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Aug 12, 2021
✓4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 5, 2021
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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