CLANCY'S IRISH SPORTS PUB
6218 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941.527.6149
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015050189 | Nov 4, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag in dish machine in kitchen next to dish machine. Operator removed rag.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in kitchen, operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents on cookline with excess soil and dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag soda in back dry storage area on the floor. Operator moved product to shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the vents on the front of the reach-in coolers in inside bar area with excess dust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth bucket not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed bucket. Chlorine sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed outside handwashing sink next to ice machine being used for storage. Operator removed the items that were stored in the sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Educated operator on removing the fish before thawing. Operator removed all fish from packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the case of chicken to a shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour on the bottom shelf in the kitchen. Operator moved handle of scoop above flour.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket off the floor.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of juice on the floor in back beverage storage area. Operator moved juice to a shelf.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty bowl in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed bowl.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed out side hand wash sink in ice machine area without soap. Employee replaced the soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen with black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at pizza make station and at sand which make station with cut marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on pizza make station. Employee removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor in bar area. Observed box of chips, fountain soda syrup, and plastic bottled juices on floor in bar storage area. Employee moved items to shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of table in kitchen holding cutting boards with dust and food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tape measure on shelf next to dry seasoning. Employee removed tape measure.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator replace batteries on dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep surface in kitchen on cooks line. Employee removed cell phone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed n-use tongs on equipment door handle on cooks line in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator stated she will talk to Waste Management and have plug replaced.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat pickles in the kitchen walk in cooler. Operator removed bacon.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of debris in the top of the dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup up on multiple light fixtures and ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items, such as a phone and a wallet, stored above food prep areas and food in the kitchen. Operator removed the items.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pickles and ranch stored on the floor of the kitchen walk in cooler. Operator placed items on a shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the cook line oven handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on all the walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the left side kitchen walk in coolers shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed all sanitizer buckets with a mix of soap and chlorine. Operator emptied all buckets.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed in main kitchen area, employee returned to kitchen from outside and grabbed clean dishes from dish machine. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in main kitchen area. Metal bucket in sink. Person in charge removed Bucket.
Multiple Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on beard restraints. Employees put on beard guards and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers,hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on North side of kitchen.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.