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Sloane's

197 N Harvard St

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Passed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed two food handlers in the kitchen handling food without effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food handlers.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The location has a diarrhea and vomit cleanup kit but the package only has absorbant a clear plastic bag and a red biohazard bag and is missing the majority of the items listed on the contents listing on the packaging. Provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures and a kit as described on your vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not able to give the correct answers for the minimum cooking temperature for seafood whole muscle beef could not correctly describe the two stage cooling process with correct temperatures and times and was not able to give any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses. The person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In multiple bulk food containers observed small cups without handles used to scoop foods from bulk; provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands. At the bar observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the walkin refrigerator units no internal thermometers were observed; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the exit near the men's restroom and at the exit at the private dining room there are gaps in the doors when closed where daylight is visible; repair or replace the doors or add door sweeps or weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide sigange visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Post your most recent Letter Grade within five feet of the front entrance visible to customers Post updated allergen awareness poster with the 9 major allergens in back of house for employees

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed two food handlers in the kitchen handling food without effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for all food handlers.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The location has a diarrhea and vomit cleanup kit but the package only has absorbant a clear plastic bag and a red biohazard bag and is missing the majority of the items listed on the contents listing on the packaging. Provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures and a kit as described on your vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not able to give the correct answers for the minimum cooking temperature for seafood whole muscle beef could not correctly describe the two stage cooling process with correct temperatures and times and was not able to give any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses. The person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In multiple bulk food containers observed small cups without handles used to scoop foods from bulk; provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands. At the bar observed in-use utensils stored in 70F water; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the walkin refrigerator units no internal thermometers were observed; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations for all cold holding units.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the exit near the men's restroom and at the exit at the private dining room there are gaps in the doors when closed where daylight is visible; repair or replace the doors or add door sweeps or weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide sigange visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Post your most recent Letter Grade within five feet of the front entrance visible to customers Post updated allergen awareness poster with the 9 major allergens in back of house for employees

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Aluminum foil covering grease trap. Discard Unfinished wood covering hole for soda lines at 2nd well under bar. Finish wood to prevent mold from growing.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled 1/15

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Container of raw chicken stored above raw beef. Container of raw salmon stored above cans of beer. Store raw chicken below other raw meats. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing cooked eggs in water; water increases possible bacterial contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prepped foods held more than 7 days: tomato relish zucchini piuckles salad dressing all dated 12/13/23. Dicarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held longer than 7 days.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pink mold-like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Clean to prevent contamination

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand wink at warewashing out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled 1/15

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Container of raw chicken stored above raw beef. Container of raw salmon stored above cans of beer. Store raw chicken below other raw meats. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing cooked eggs in water; water increases possible bacterial contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Prepped foods held more than 7 days: tomato relish zucchini piuckles salad dressing all dated 12/13/23. Dicarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held longer than 7 days.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Pink mold-like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Clean to prevent contamination

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand wink at warewashing out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled. Provide date

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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