Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed improper reheating for food products being done in steam table. Discussed with PIC to ensure reheating is properly done prior to storing in steam table to maintain hot holding
  code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed date marking on ready to eat foods held over 24hrs with expired dates noted (3/13 & 4/24). Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs are properly date marked and used prior to 7 days
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink. Provide and maintain at all times for proper testing
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels in handsink @ pizza station. Provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Observed handsink next to prep sink. Provide sink barrier to prevent contamination to food being prepared
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed rinse gauge not working on dish machine in main kitchen and leaking; Front bar dish machine leaking and ice machine; Paper towel dispenser not working at handsink in kitchen. Repair all stated equipment and ensure working in good condition
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed clogged drain at prep sink. Discussed with PIC to discontinue usage in prep sink and temporarily use sanitized "rinse" bay at 3 compartment sink with collander for prep
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed no handwashing signage @ handsinks inside kitchen. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 19, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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