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Harp & Bard

March 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)critical

Inspector note: ICe bin at bar with soda line plate used for beverage ice. Provide barrier between soda plate and beverage ice.
code 590.003/3-303.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Clearly label all chemical botlles to prevent contamination.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ice scoop observed stored in ice at server station. Store scoop separately from ice to avoid contamination from hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soiled cardboard lining shelf under prep table in basement. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Dust and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 31, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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