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1916 IRISH PUB

2309 THONOTOSASSA RD, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-756-6504

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats85
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917747
Grade history
MAR 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Where green spray hose is attached
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulated debris. Soda guns at bar have debris buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in cook mankeline and reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of slicer has leftover food debris. Hood filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of sanitizers in server station not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil on cook line
Basic/08B-38-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, manager remade and tested at 150ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager name and number on several certificates
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water fully shut off at hand sink by dish machine due to broken faucet handle. Manager has plumber coming out to fix. Discussed ensuring dish washers are utilizing other hand sink in mean time
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager name and number on several certificates
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents at bar soiled with accumulated dust
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish blocked by bus bucket. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish. Manager refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that a food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had one new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing manager name and certificate number on certificates.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at bar. Manager cleaned and sanitized both guns.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Manager got paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink. Manager put soap at hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer in server station. Manager labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager was able to secure 1 of 2 tanks
Basic/51-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish area
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing where dish area and ice machine are installed. Hand sink missing in server, expo area.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From original plans : Dishmachine and ice machine moved from kitchen to back dish room. Hand sink and dish area was removed and three compartment sink move to opposite wall. Hood system installed with fryers. Ice bin moved to outside of kitchen in new server area. Handsink installed behind door. Kitchen has preptable with steam well and conveyer toaster. New expo/server area has machine with ice bin and no hand sink by door entrance to kitchen. Bar area has additional 4 ice bins and only 1 hand sink by three compartment sink. Bar and server areas have exposed ceilings with rafters as well
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Plans submitted and observed confirmation on 4-1-2024. Will review at next unannounced inspection. Time Extended
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink missing where dish area and ice machine are installed. Hand sink missing in server, expo area.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From original plans : Dishmachine and ice machine moved from kitchen to back dish room. Hand sink and dish area was removed and three compartment sink move to opposite wall. Hood system installed with fryers. Ice bin moved to outside of kitchen in new server area. Handsink installed behind door. Kitchen has preptable with steam well and conveyer toaster. New expo/server area has machine with ice bin and no hand sink by door entrance to kitchen. Bar area has additional 4 ice bins and only 1 hand sink by three compartment sink. Bar and server areas have exposed ceilings with rafters as well
Intermediate/51-16-7
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Responsible vendors
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line
Basic/24-05-4

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