The Local Draught House
1580 E Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33705 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218292
What drove the grade
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-31
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
All floor drains on bar line have an excess amount of mold like substances ranging from black to bright green and blue colors. Some of the substances have mold like hairs as well.
Intermediate5
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
(2) Spray bottles hanging from handwashing sink in bar area. Employee removed bottles and rag from sink.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels throughout entire establishment at handwashing sinks. Added bar napkins to all areas.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided in men's and women's restrooms.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certifications currently expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for any employees.
Basic13
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
(17) Stacks of beer bottles and cans lining the floor of the walk-in coolerA in back storage area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on main bar line.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes.
Multiple wiping cloths used to soak up spill in back dry storage area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler on bar line has buildup of black mold like substance throughout.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine in back dry storage area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Excessive buildup of black mold like substance on bottom gaskets in reach-in coolers along bar line. Build up black mold like substance found on piping in main bar area. Soda gun holster has buildup of pink mold like substance present.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No handwashing sign in back dry storage area. Handwashing signs provided by inspector.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No proper covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Out of order urinal seen inside men's restroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Missing ceiling tile in back room located near mop sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Large buildup of trash under shelves on back side of main bar area. Large amount of sticky liquid on floor in 2 separate puddles in back dry storage area. Residue of sticky unknown substance on floor throughout entire bar area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.