The Draft Bar & Grill
🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENTTuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Violations Cited
590.005/5-205.15-P
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
bucket of stagnant water noted in the lower level-water from an unknown source Make any required repairs by a licensed
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
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 noted on inspection report following a complaint received by the Health Department
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
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
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
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
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Expired rodent on a trap in a basement storage area- Remove immediately
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Flies carry 100+ pathogens, land on feces then food. Transfer 2 million bacteria per landing. Roaches spread 33 bacteria types, 6 parasitic worms. One roach can contaminate entire kitchen overnight. Major asthma trigger.
Code Requirements
Eliminate immediately: Kill visible pests, Find and eliminate breeding sites, Fix all screens/seal openings, Remove standing water, Clean drains weekly, Professional treatment if over 5 insects seen, Install fly lights/traps.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Excessive amounts of unused equipment noted in the basement ofthe establishment and directly behind the establishment- Remove all unnessesary equipment
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.