Sloane's

197 N Harvard St, Allston, MA 02134

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Sloane's stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Allston restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to give the correct answers for the minimum cooking temperature for seafood whole muscle beef could not correctly describe the two stage cooling process with correct temperatures and times and was not able to give any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses. The person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: The location has a diarrhea and vomit cleanup kit but the package only has absorbant a clear plastic bag and a red biohazard bag and is missing the majority of the items listed on the contents listing on the packaging. Provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures and a kit as described on your vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the exit near the men's restroom and at the exit at the private dining room there are gaps in the doors when closed where daylight is visible; repair or replace the doors or add door sweeps or weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: In the walkin refrigerator units no internal thermometers were observed; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.

590.004/4-204.112-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: In multiple bulk food containers observed small cups without handles used to scoop foods from bulk; provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands. At the bar observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed two food handlers in the kitchen handling food without effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Aluminum foil covering grease trap. Discard Unfinished wood covering hole for soda lines at 2nd well under bar. Finish wood to prevent mold from growing.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled 1/15

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Container of raw chicken stored above raw beef. Container of raw salmon stored above cans of beer. Store raw chicken below other raw meats. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand wink at warewashing out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Pink mold-like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Clean to prevent contamination

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepped foods held more than 7 days: tomato relish zucchini piuckles salad dressing all dated 12/13/23. Dicarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held longer than 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled. Provide date

590.006/6-501.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing cooked eggs in water; water increases possible bacterial contamination.

590.003/3-303.12-C

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sloane's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sloane's on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sloane's?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sloane's.

How does Sloane's compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Sloane's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Sloane's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sloane's 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 Sloane's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sloane's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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