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Harry's Bar & Grill

Latest: PASS August 22, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

🚇 Nearest Transit: Beaconsfield (Green Line)

Address
1430 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
38 inspections
14 failures
License
License #28451
Last inspected: August 22, 2025

Inspection History (38 most recent)

PASS August 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Internal panel of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C...
FAIL August 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Internal panel of the ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Small area of ceiling in the ower level is damaged- Repair Ceiling is not above any products or equipment
PASS June 28, 2024 at 4:26 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dishwasher at the bar is not properly working and has a chlorine reading of 0ppm after multip...
FAIL June 18, 2024 at 5:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Low temperature dishwasher at the bar is not properly working and has a chlorine reading of 0ppm after multip...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 11, 2023 at 6:27 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Barrier missing in the handsink next to prep sink area. Replace. | 590.004/4-903.11-C - (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C): Some single use cont...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2022 at 6:31 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Handsink near food prep/storage area without proper splash guard (broken). Repair. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop stored ...
FAIL May 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Handsink near food prep/storage area without proper splash guard (broken). Repair. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop stored ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 19, 2021 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer in the bar glass machine is not registering. All glassware will be brought to the main dish machin...
PASS March 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean top of the ice machine in the basement. Use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk foods | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean all the gr...
FAIL March 16, 2021 at 8:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean top of the ice machine in the basement. Use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk foods | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean all the gr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 4, 2020 at 8:40 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean top of the grease trap i the kitchen nd reseal the top of the grease trap( Paint). In the basement clean the tops of the bulk food containers. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceili...
PASS September 13, 2019 at 5:47 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refrigerating unit at cooking line being repaired at this time out of order. Repair to maintain 41F or below. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing...
FAIL September 5, 2019 at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refrigerating unit at cooking line being repaired at this time out of order. Repair to maintain 41F or below. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing...
PASS December 4, 2018 at 6:58 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food item containers missing proper labeling. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board heavily scored/stained. Resurface and clean properly or replace. | 23-4-602....
FAIL November 27, 2018 at 5:53 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food item containers missing proper labeling. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board heavily scored/stained. Resurface and clean properly or replace. | 23-4-602....
PASS April 2, 2018 at 6:21 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer. Repair to maintain between 50-100ppm. Sanitizing step will be perfomed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
FAIL March 26, 2018 at 4:50 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer. Repair to maintain between 50-100ppm. Sanitizing step will be perfomed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
PASS November 1, 2017 at 3:26 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store non ice related materials on top of the ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken and damaged coffin style freezerin the basmeent. Remove ice buildup from all other freez...
FAIL October 17, 2017 at 4:08 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store non ice related materials on top of the ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken and damaged coffin style freezerin the basmeent. Remove ice buildup from all other freez...
PASS June 23, 2016 at 3:33 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from top of grease trap in the kitchen. Provide drain lines for all soda dispenser holders at the bar area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a...
FAIL June 7, 2016 at 6:09 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from top of grease trap in the kitchen. Provide drain lines for all soda dispenser holders at the bar area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a...
PASS March 10, 2015 at 6:20 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The refrigerated drawers have chicken and burgers stored adjacent to cheese other raw items. Remove to prevent contamination. The table-top mixer is stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - O...
FAIL March 3, 2015 at 5:36 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The refrigerated drawers have chicken and burgers stored adjacent to cheese other raw items. Remove to prevent contamination. The table-top mixer is stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - O...
PASS June 19, 2014 at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs of walk-in cooler stored directly above ready to eat cheeses. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
FAIL August 17, 2012 at 6:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs of walk-in cooler stored directly above ready to eat cheeses. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior base of the freezer should be cleaned to remove the frozen food and ice that has accumulated. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Wood flooring (sub-flooring) was ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 31, 2010 at 6:32 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair the broken top to the coffin freezer closest to the basement stairs. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: The temperature gauge to the kitchen dish machine (wash cycle) appears to be broken. B...
PASS March 12, 2009 at 3:26 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at both handwash sinks at bar and coffee station | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under and behind dishwasher and shelves clean floor...
FAIL February 26, 2009 at 4:56 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at both handwash sinks at bar and coffee station | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under and behind dishwasher and shelves clean floor...
PASS March 11, 2008 at 4:21 PM
5 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at all handwash sinks through-out | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times keep grease barrel covered and lock...
FAIL February 26, 2008 at 3:45 PM
5 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at all handwash sinks through-out | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times keep grease barrel covered and lock...
PASS December 28, 2007 at 5:12 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Carbon build up clean to Remove. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment Remove to allow access to wash hands. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: flo...
FAIL December 14, 2007 at 6:40 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Carbon build up clean to Remove. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment Remove to allow access to wash hands. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: flo...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department