FIONN MACCOOL'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
145 HILDEN RD STE 111, Ponte Vedra FL 32081 · 904-217-7021
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, container of cooed pasta dated 5/11- 9 days prior.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach-in cooler, in bottom section, raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, container of cooed pasta dated 5/11- 9 days prior.
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/ Certified Food Manager certificate for P. Glaser expired 2/11/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area on lower shelf, diced blade and plunger have food debris. Operator moved to be washed.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area, trash can stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved trash can.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks not secured. Operator placed cord around tanks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans/containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under shelves and equipment throughout kitchen including storage rooms and coolers.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, in bottom section of reach-in cooler, scoop in mac and cheese has handle touching product. Employee removed scoop. Also, utensils at stove in standing water at 105f. Operator removed utensils from standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer have build up of food debris and mold-like substance. At cook line fry station, hood filters have grease build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, coffee filters in plastic container with no overhead protection. Operator placed lid on container.
Stored food not covered. At wait station, tea bags and coffee bags stored in plastic containers with no overhead protection. Operator placed lids on containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk pinko breading container not labeled.
Dec 3, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen has build up on blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available at time of inspection 4 employees on staff.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate has orange color substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has marks that seem no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Hood filters above cookline has grease build up.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Operator remade 200 ppm.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beef stew date marked 4/15, 4/12.Walk in cooler. Baked beans date marked 4/13. Prep table. Gravy date marked 4/9. Walk in cooler. Mash potatoes date marked 4/13. Prep table. Deli sliced turkey, roast beef date marked 4/ 13 reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 packets of fully thawed salmon in walk in cooler. /( vaccum Packets not pierced )
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat in walk in cooler incorrectly date marked. 4/10. Was prepped yesterday per Person In Charge.
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/ Certified Food Manager certification expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. 6 packets of fully thawed salmon in walk in cooler. /( vaccum Packets not pierced )
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors by cook line in disrepair.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per operator they will offer salmon undercooked per customer request, but are not able to find any proof of parasite destruction.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of fully thawed out raw salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. 6 packages of fully thawed out raw mahi in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar, per operator doors where left open while taking inventory less than 1 hour prior. mahi (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sausages (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at end of cook line, per operator doors where left open while taking inventory less then 1 hour prior. Employees put ice in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of salad flip top cooler in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station between prep area and cook line.
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. 2 expired over a year ago Also operator not able to find certificates from 1 employee on site hired over 60 days ago.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expiration of water filter in prep area dated for 2021. Expiration of water filter near large ice machine in kitchen behind bar 2018.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen.
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. 2 packages of fully thawed out raw salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. 6 packages of fully thawed out raw mahi in reach in cooler on cook line.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Cup with employee's keys and chewing tobacco ion reach in cooler on cook line, employee corrected during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area, employee corrected during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks in walk in cooler. In walk in freezer.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken wings in walk in cooler at 77F. Per employee, wings prepared 2.5 hours prior. Wings were in 1/3 pan with lid. Employee placed wings on sheet pan and placed back in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 30 minutes later at 44F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stored can opener has food debris on the blade. Brown and blue cutting boards in kitchen has black 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. Food handler training for Shannon P expired on 4-27-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Orange and black mold-like substance on front and back of deflector plate and around ice chute area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles at server beverage area, above ice machine and above bag in box soda rack are dusty. Floor under soda machine, under/around ice machine, under coffee/tea table and in dish room is soiled. Wall at dish machine is soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 115F. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Gaskets on salad reach in cooler, beer walk in cooler and food walk in cooler are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has white mold-like substance.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the main cook line have food residue staining build up. Can opener at the end of the main cook line has old food debris on top of the blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at prep hand wash sink closest to the walk in cooler. Operator provided paper towels.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At time of inspection establishment is utility reduced oxygen vacuum packaging for raw beef. Operator states has submitted HACCP template to special processes, not listed on received HACCP list.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food on the main cook line with no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf behind the prep line, clean containers stacked while wet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line,tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator relocated the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lip of the bulk ice bin has white hard like water substance build up. Waitstation soda dispenser has soda syrup residue on the underside of the dispenser behind the nozzles. Walk in cooler door gasket and reach in cooler on the waitstation line has mold like substance build up.
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