The Draft Bar & Grill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
August 4, 2025
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-