Harvard School-Public Health
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Harvard School-Public Health has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Harvard School-Public Health on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from back room where walk in units are
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No use utensil signage at self service areas
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior and exterior of PIzza oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on mixer stand - Hobart Missing ceiling tiles in back room where walk in units area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water on floor in ware washing Built up soils in on walls and attachments - Kitchen prep ware washing storage
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked Broccoli 56 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on mixer stand - Hobart Missing ceiling tiles in back room where walk in units area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No use utensil signage at self service areas
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from back room where walk in units are
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water on floor in ware washing Built up soils in on walls and attachments - Kitchen prep ware washing storage
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior and exterior of PIzza oven
590.004/4-602.12-C
64
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 150F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Disk reading 161F--OK to use machine
590.004/4-502.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the interior chemical closet wall.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: No indirect plumber or air gap on two bay food prep sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no food handlers washing hands unless instructed to. Employees not washing hand prior to donning on clean glove. Food handlers wearing single use gloves touching multiple touch points (Single use gloves training materials provided at inspection)
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrapped breads at soup area not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on ceiling tiles vents and attachments (Prep/ware washing/employee bathrooms)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on ceiling in large storage area No indirect plumber or air gap on two bay food prep sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on exterior of flour bin Soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers on all hoods expired in August 2024
590.004/4-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates in storage areas
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food bins not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at self service hot foods too high Peg board above food prep station
590.003/3-307.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 171 F Irreversible measing device 160 F
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 171 F Irreversible measing device 160 F
590.004/4-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at self service hot foods too high Peg board above food prep station
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/serving and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 4 dusty ceiling vents in assembly area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Storing plates in milk crates - Storage room
590.004/4-904.11-C
78
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 170F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Thermal strip reading in compliance repair guage
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 170F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Thermal strip reading in compliance repair guage
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harvard School-Public Health last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harvard School-Public Health on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harvard School-Public Health?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harvard School-Public Health.
How does Harvard School-Public Health compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Harvard School-Public Health most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Harvard School-Public Health's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harvard School-Public Health have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harvard School-Public Health means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Harvard School-Public Health inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harvard School-Public Health is inspected around three times per year on average.
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