Inspection record
Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall
306 Northern Av · Boston, MA 02210
2inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 13, 2026HE_Pass8 violations
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels in handsink @ pizza station. Provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
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
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
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
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink. Provide and maintain at all times for proper testing
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
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
***Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
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
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed handsink next to prep sink. Provide sink barrier to prevent contamination to food being prepared
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Observed no handwashing signage @ handsinks inside kitchen. Provide
May 6, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Observed handsink next to prep sink. Provide sink barrier to prevent contamination to food being prepared
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Observed no handwashing signage @ handsinks inside kitchen. Provide
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels in handsink @ pizza station. Provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
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
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
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
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Observed no test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink. Provide and maintain at all times for proper testing
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
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
***Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
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
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology