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The Draft Bar & Grill

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS August 4, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Beaconsfield (Green Line)

Address
32 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
61 inspections
31 failures
2 closures
License
License #28545
Last inspected: August 4, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
4 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Areas of floor below the bar equipment with soils...
FAIL July 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
4 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Areas of floor below the bar equipment with soils...
PASS June 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 not...
🚫 CLOSURE June 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 not...
PASS February 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Small area of tile floor in the kitchen heavily damaged Floor tiles missing at the entrance to the bar Make proper repairs | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleanin...
FAIL February 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soda nozzles at the bar with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments an...
FAIL February 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Soda nozzles at the bar with black buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments an...
PASS September 12, 2024 at 4:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerous containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Clean | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utens...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 5, 2024 at 6:59 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerous container...
FAIL August 29, 2024 at 6:31 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerous container...
PASS September 19, 2023 at 6:50 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.13-C - Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C): Stairs going down to basement damaged. Repair. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Pipe at lower level leaks and with a layer of slime-like...
FAIL September 5, 2023 at 6:09 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refgrigerator unit at the cookin...
FAIL August 18, 2023 at 6:41 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refgrigerator unit at the cookin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 29, 2022 at 6:50 PM
12 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Health Permit not renewed. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awarness certificate posted. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
FAIL March 22, 2022 at 5:15 PM
12 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Health Permit not renewed. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awarness certificate posted. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 15, 2022 at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS June 25, 2021 at 3:30 PM
5 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): remove Unidentified standing liquid on multiple spots of the basement floor. Clean all active drains on basement floor. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Basement are...
🚫 CLOSURE June 24, 2021 at 3:46 PM
5 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): remove Unidentified standing liquid on multiple spots of the basement floor. Clean all active drains on basement floor. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Basement are...
PASS April 29, 2021 at 7:16 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): in the kithen keep all used wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean exterior of the ...
FAIL April 22, 2021 at 4:04 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): in the kithen keep all used wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean exterior of the ...
PASS January 4, 2021 at 8:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wioing cloths i a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean the exterior of the ice machin...
FAIL December 21, 2020 at 6:48 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wioing cloths i a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): clean the exterior of the ice machin...
PASS July 20, 2020 at 4:49 PM
4 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Provide at least 1 Certified Food Manager at this location. Current Certified Food Managers Certificate expired in 11/19. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): i the basem...
FAIL July 13, 2020 at 6:29 PM
4 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Provide at least 1 Certified Food Manager at this location. Current Certified Food Managers Certificate expired in 11/19. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): i the basem...
PASS February 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM
10 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low Temp Dish Machine did not register any sanitizer level. Repair to maintain 50-100ppm Chlorine. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL January 28, 2019 at 7:43 PM
10 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low Temp Dish Machine did not register any sanitizer level. Repair to maintain 50-100ppm Chlorine. Sanitizing step will be performed at three bay sink until repair takes place. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
PASS October 11, 2018 at 7:10 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed live large cockroach at lower level and dead mouse/cockroach/flies entraped in set up pest control stations. Provide a detailed IPM report by a licensed pest control company. Rear door nea...
FAIL October 3, 2018 at 7:04 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed live large cockroach at lower level and dead mouse/cockroach/flies entraped in set up pest control stations. Provide a detailed IPM report by a licensed pest control company. Rear door nea...
PASS September 14, 2018 at 6:51 PM
15 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Chili 53F Gravy 53F Marinara Sauce 53F placed for re-heating at the hot holding units. PIC stated they had been there for 1 hour and placed them on the top of the stove for re-heating to 165F within 1 hour. Ensure that...
FAIL September 7, 2018 at 3:57 PM
15 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Chili 53F Gravy 53F Marinara Sauce 53F placed for re-heating at the hot holding units. PIC stated they had been there for 1 hour and placed them on the top of the stove for re-heating to 165F within 1 hour. Ensure that...
PASS November 9, 2017 at 5:48 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of both ice machines in basement. Clean interior of the ice machine in use. In the walk in keep sauce covered. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reseal top of white freezer door. Remove ...
FAIL October 26, 2017 at 3:05 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of both ice machines in basement. Clean interior of the ice machine in use. In the walk in keep sauce covered. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Reseal top of white freezer door. Remove ...
PASS October 18, 2016 at 2:32 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and sanitize interior/exterior of fryers remove and discard in use oil. PIC states the oil has been discarded. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean and sanitize floor area through...
FAIL October 17, 2016 at 10:25 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and sanitize interior/exterior of fryers remove and discard in use oil. PIC states the oil has been discarded. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean and sanitize floor area through...
FAIL April 12, 2016 at 3:59 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of ice machine in the basmeent and clean out of service ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from all freezers in the basmeent | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment ...
FAIL March 29, 2016 at 3:03 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: clean exterior of ice machine in the basmeent and clean out of service ice machine. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from all freezers in the basmeent | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment ...
PASS January 29, 2015 at 3:53 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwashers are not working at the bar and in the kitchen the sanitizer reading is less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 32-6-301.11-...
FAIL January 16, 2015 at 4:39 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwashers are not working at the bar and in the kitchen the sanitizer reading is less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 32-6-301.11-...
FAIL January 9, 2015 at 7:15 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwashers are not working at the bar and in the kitchen the sanitizer reading is less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 32-6-301.11-...
PASS June 23, 2014 at 3:40 PM
10 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: The chilli is being reheated on the steam table it's 84F. Properly reheat items to 165F and hot hold items at 140F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items in the cooler near the grill are elevated chicken 54F. ...
FAIL June 16, 2014 at 3:41 PM
10 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: The chilli is being reheated on the steam table it's 84F. Properly reheat items to 165F and hot hold items at 140F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items in the cooler near the grill are elevated chicken 54F. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 31, 2013 at 4:45 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on sauce containers. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chili in steam table at 85F. PIC to reheat chili to 165F and maintain a temperature of 140F. Ensure all potentially haza...
FAIL October 23, 2013 at 3:21 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on sauce containers. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chili in steam table at 85F. PIC to reheat chili to 165F and maintain a temperature of 140F. Ensure all potentially haza...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 21, 2012 at 6:51 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bottles of sauces with no lables. Provide. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers on site at the time of the inspection. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segr...
FAIL December 17, 2012 at 7:09 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bottles of sauces with no lables. Provide. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers on site at the time of the inspection. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 11, 2012 at 5:05 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers in kitchen not labeled. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Light out in kitchen area. Replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Several deli c...
FAIL May 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers in kitchen not labeled. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Light out in kitchen area. Replace. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Several deli c...
PASS November 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM
2 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: REPLACE the worn signs on 3 bay sink -WASH--RINSE--SANITIZE-- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: CLEAN walls through-out kitchen of built-up grime-
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department