Harp & Bard
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
47
Score
The Harp & Bard, located at 1097 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, three major, and three minor violations, including issues with hot and cold holding of food, nonfood-contact surfaces, and the use of ice as an exterior coolant. While this most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the establishment has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 16 scored evaluations.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector 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.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table in basement. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: ICe bin at bar with soda line plate used for beverage ice. Provide barrier between soda plate and beverage ice.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Clearly label all chemical botlles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector 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.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop observed stored in ice at server station. Store scoop separately from ice to avoid contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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