The Master Mcgrath

1152 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Master Mcgrath appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Master Mcgrath's latest score of 90 sits above the Hyde Park average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood expired in Jan. Contact hood company to inspect hood and update sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor from the cooler. Remove water from the floor. Photos taken.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold-like substance. Observed debis/glass on the floor in the walk-in refrigeration unit in the basement. Clean to remove debis.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent expired 12/23. Observed grease on the interior of the hood. Clean to remove grease.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage in the mens bathroom. Provide proper signage.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Clean and organize.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils in the interior. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Dog observed sitting on barstool at bar. No live animals other than service animals at establishment.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Milk at bar observed expired. Person in charge discarded.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiple boxes in freezer left open. Close to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpster lid observed open. Person in charge corrected.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Apr 18, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all reachin and walkin throughout/remove mold from shelving/clean all equipment and remove buildup/clean bar throughout.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: repair exit door bottom rusty panel.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: provide thermometer at 1 dr.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean buildup from kitchen floor/clean ceiling vent/clean hood and filters/clean all ceiling panels and vent covers/clean bar throughout.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: provide a testkit for the low temp chlorine dishmachine

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: properly store all customer ice at bar.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean walkin shelving.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean interior walkin and remove mold as needed.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove all unnecessary articles in cellar.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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

Inspector notes: repair dripping water at walkin unit

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean ceiling vents/clean floor in kitchen inder all equipment

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: replace scored cutting boards as needed

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all reachins and walkin/clean and degrease equipment/clean all shelving throughout/clean doorgaskets/

590.004/4-602.13-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: provide label in walkin.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed.

590.004/4-204.112-C

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

Inspector notes: repair leaky faucet at kitchen handsink/repair floor tiles/

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Master Mcgrath last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Master Mcgrath on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Master Mcgrath?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Master Mcgrath.

How does The Master Mcgrath compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

The Master Mcgrath most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has The Master Mcgrath's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Master Mcgrath have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Master Mcgrath 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 The Master Mcgrath inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Master Mcgrath is inspected around two times per year on average.

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