The Draft Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Draft Bar & Grill nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which The Draft Bar & Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Pipes in lower level with evidence of leaking were repaired with duct tape. Water was observed leaking into buckets below Make proper plumbing repairs as equired by a licensed plumber- Provide invoices
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small black flies noted in several areas of the lower level storage- Heavier presence in the area of a pipe leaking into a bucket that is repaired improperly Provide a detailed updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor below the bar equipment with soils and debris Area of floor in corner behind shelving in lower storage room with stagnant water buildup Shelving and boxes on shelving below plumbing leak in basement with soils Lines in basement that run from below the bar with gooey buildup Fully clean all areas and with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: bucket of stagnant water noted in the lower level-water from an unknown source Make any required repairs by a licensed
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest activity is noted throughout the establishment including droppings noted throughout the lower level storage areas. Droppings noted on shelving in lower area where alchohol is stored. Droppings noted on floors along walls in all the rooms in the basement Heavy fly activity also noted in the lower level with numerous expired and live flies in the basement Establishment shall have frequent pest control treaments from a licensed pest control company. Treament shall include repairs as needed and treatments to eliminate pest activity in the establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy rodent activity at the establishment. Lower level of establishmnet with excessive amounts of unused equipment and needs to be properly cleaned Priority violations noted on inspection report following a complaint received by the Health Department
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of lower level including walls with damage Broken wall areas along stairs from lower level Areas below bar with evidence of damage and possible access points for pest activity Make proper repairs throughout and as noted on pest control reports from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive amounts of unused equipment noted in the basement ofthe establishment and directly behind the establishment- Remove all unnessesary equipment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment throughout with soils and debris Floors and stairs to the lower level with heavy soils and encrusted debris Areas of lower level under/ behind shelving and equipment with rodent droppings and soils Area under where kegs are held with heavy soils Areas throughout including under/behind equipment in the kitchen and at the baf need to be fully cleaned and sanitized
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Expired rodent on a trap in a basement storage area- Remove immediately
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2025 - Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of tile floor in the kitchen heavily damaged Floor tiles missing at the entrance to the bar Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles at the bar with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2025 - Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of tile floor in the kitchen heavily damaged Floor tiles missing at the entrance to the bar Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small black flies noted at the bar and in the lower storage- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with missing tiles- Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout kitchen under equipment with heavy encrusted soils and debris Exteriors of refrigeration including door tracks and handles with dried on food soils- Clean establishment throughout Walls behind cookline and hood vents with grease buildup Shelves and floor below shelving in lower level storage with soils- Clean thouroughly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Clean
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer at the bar dish machine tested above100ppm
590.007/7-204.11-P
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Can of Raid noted at the bar- Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company
590.007/7-206.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small black flies noted at the bar and in the lower storage- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout kitchen under equipment with heavy encrusted soils and debris Exteriors of refrigeration including door tracks and handles with dried on food soils- Clean establishment throughout Walls behind cookline and hood vents with grease buildup Shelves and floor below shelving in lower level storage with soils- Clean thouroughly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of the rear exit door- Install new door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with missing tiles- Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Clean
590.003/3-302.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive amounts of returnables and empty boxes stored at the rear of the establishment- Clean and remove
590.005/5-501.110-C
43
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Area sprayed by Pro-Tec Eterminators but still some fruit-like flies at lower level. Continue treatment until properly minimized.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Stairs going down to basement damaged. Repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe at lower level leaks and with a layer of slime-like substance possibly contributing to issue with flies. Repair and clean properly.
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low Temp dish machine does not record any sanitizer level. Repair to provide 50-100ppm Chlorine. PIC called repair company three bay sink will be used until repairs take place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice Machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit-like flies at both levels. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refgrigerator unit at the cooking line leaking water inside. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Area sprayed by Pro-Tec Eterminators but still some fruit-like flies at lower level. Continue treatment until properly minimized.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at cooking soiled with dust and damaged in some areas. Clean properly and replaced the demaged ones. Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Floor at lower level with some water acumulation and soiled -- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe at lower level leaks and with a layer of slime-like substance possibly contributing to issue with flies. Repair and clean properly.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Stairs going down to basement damaged. Repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at cooking line prep area and lower level soiled. Clean all properly. Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cooking line heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
41
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low Temp dish machine does not record any sanitizer level. Repair to provide 50-100ppm Chlorine. PIC called repair company three bay sink will be used until repairs take place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refgrigerator unit at the cooking line leaking water inside. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice Machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit-like flies at both levels. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cooking line heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at cooking line prep area and lower level soiled. Clean all properly. Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at cooking soiled with dust and damaged in some areas. Clean properly and replaced the demaged ones. Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Floor at lower level with some water acumulation and soiled -- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Floor damaged at cooking line. Repair. Stairs going down to basement damaged. Repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Draft Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Draft Bar & Grill on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Draft Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Draft Bar & Grill.
How does The Draft Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Allston?
The Draft Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has The Draft Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Draft Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Draft Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Draft Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Draft Bar & Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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