DONOVAN'S IRISH PUB
7440 US 1 N STE 108, Saint Augustine FL 32095 · 9048290000
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects in dry storage closet by bathrooms in dining area around open bag of rodent bait. Operator discarded bag of bait.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025005126 | Oct 8, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed kitchen dish machine reads 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge changed chemical and primed machine. Machine retested at 100ppm chlorine Observed bar dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge is calling service on bar machine
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glasses in bar dish machine while dish machine reads 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge brought dishes to kitchen dish machine to sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed gaskets some ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in corners and behind equipment soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters would either grease.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. All purpose cleaner. blue chemical.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. Multiple.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black-like/ mold-like substance buildup on ceiling vents. Kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : prep area.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol chemical spray bottle over silverware. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Windex.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose / sagging ceiling tiles rear dry goods.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep table. Moved by manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. dusty wall by rear kitchen.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 live flying insects in dry storage closet by bathrooms in dining area around open bag of rodent bait. Operator discarded bag of bait.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in corner of kitchen under bag in box soda rack. 1 rodent droppings under reach in coolers in back of kitchen by back door. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in small dry food storage area in back corner of kitchen. Approximately 8 rodent droppings behind keg cooler at bar area closest to gaming area in dining area. Operator began to clean up all rodent droppings during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 photocopies of original certificates.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at bar area. Under all equipment in corner of kitchen with bag in box soda rack. Under racks in dry storage area by bathrooms in dining area. Under racks in dry food storage area in back corner of kitchen. Under tables in wait station in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around door frames of multiple reach in coolers in bar area and in kitchen. Exterior of fryers on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of large reach in cooler under service window on make line in kitchen.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 1 employee washed hands less then 5 seconds at hand wash station in dish area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler at end of cook line, wings moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Individual butters (47F - Cold Holding) in doubled pans in top section of reach in cooler at bar, per operator butter has been in cooler without any additional preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters (47F - Cold Holding) in doubled pans in top section of reach in cooler at bar, per operator butter has been in cooler without any additional preparation.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda guns holsters at bar area.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the prep area has build up of food residue staining.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection 2 employee food handler training certificates expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents with build up of dust and rust.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on the bulk ice bin not inverted. Operator inverted the ice bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink clean containers stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in chest freezer has mold like substance spots on the door gaskets. Reach in freezer by the dry storage has food debris build in the door gaskets.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to the fryers has standing water at the base of the cooler.
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.