Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
17
Score
Inspectors have visited Drafts Sports Bar & Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler on back kitchen” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as cover for food container of prepped lettuce in walk cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken behind French fries in under counter drawers under flat top in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink by dish machine
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi surface cleaning wipes on table with sauces **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on outside of back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80F in dish room
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu states shaved prime rib for cheesesteak sandwich and used shaved beef as stored in walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler on back kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On front counter **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lobby handicap stall
32-12-6
Basic - Dead fly present in window at the bar Manager removed and sanitized
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at the barb
22-08-4
Basic - No proper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees At front counter by coffee station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled in dish room
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of cooks line by knife holder
36-27-5
17
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cooked cracked egg and touched plate **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs over breakfast potatoes in under colder of sandwich top reach on cooler on cooks line 2) raw bacon over liquid pasteurized eggs in single door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine dish machine **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia 500+ on cook line Remade and was 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. From front line **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing coconut milk on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels, soap, or sign at handwash sink nextbt9 coffee machine on front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Coffee Machine on front counter
31A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Breakfast potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry stock room
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic handle metal spatula
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
23
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw frozen burger and raw frozen Philly meat above opened bags of fries in under counter drawers under flat top grill 2) raw sliced bacon over liquid eggs in single door reach in cooler across from ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in dry storage room
36-32-5
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs behind individual margarine spread packets on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line 2) raw bacon slices over liquid eggs in single door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry stock room
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container on dry stock room **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Third pan of uncooked chicken tenders behind French fries in under counter reach in freezer drawers under flat top grill on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips for three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Breakfast potatoes pan in under counter part of sandwich top reach in cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at the single door reach in cooler at the bar
14-33-4
67
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken tenders behind raw burger on under counter grill coolers and both above French fries in same cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk under counter cooler behind cash register **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled under table with slicer on it **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind coffee and tea machine and at ice machine 6-22 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
64
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drafts Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler on back kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill.
How does Drafts Sports Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Drafts Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Drafts Sports Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Drafts Sports Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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