Harry's Bar & Grill

1430 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02135

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Harry's Bar & Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Harry's Bar & Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Urinal in the mens room is clogged anf restroom is not in use and is under repair at the time of the inspection Additional restroom available

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Internal panel of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust buildup on the pipe in the kitchen above the warewashing- Clean Floor behind single door freezer with buildup- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Small area of ceiling in the ower level is damaged- Repair Ceiling is not above any products or equipment

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher at the bar is not properly working and has a chlorine reading of 0ppm after multiple cycles and priming Use low temperature dish machine in the kitchen that is properly working until repirs are made to the bar machine

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency Blade of can opener with dried on soils- Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor around bulk food unit soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Barrier missing in the handsink next to prep sink area. Replace.

590.003/3-305.14-C

May 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at the bar not registering any sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm Chlorine.

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior very soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink near food prep/storage area without proper splash guard (broken). Repair.

590.003/3-303.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine (soiled). Store on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Eggs stored on top of produce inside walk-in unit at lower level. Separate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with gaps not cleanable. Paint to seal it or repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Box with take-out container stored on the floor at lower level drystorage area. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harry's Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harry's Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harry's Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harry's Bar & Grill.

How does Harry's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Harry's Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Harry's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harry's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Harry's Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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