GAVAGHAN'S IRISH PUB
213 CIRCLE PARK DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.282.2074
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket reach in cooler on cook line.
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw brisket in the reach in freezer near cook line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed both dish machines solution reading at 0ppm, operator will submit work order.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket reach in cooler on cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink missing both hot and cold water handles, operator used wrench to turn on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of squat cups on the floor in storage area, operator picked up.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use in kitchen, operator removed from kitchen.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator was educated and washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket in sink. Operator removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained form.
Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook cut cooked egg roll with bare hands and placed in container for customer. Cook discarded egg roll.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook cut cooked egg roll with bare hands and placed in container for customer. Cook discarded egg roll.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced corn beef (47F - Cold Holding), prepared 5/7. Operator removed and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced corn beef (47F - Cold Holding), prepared 5/7. Operator removed and discarded.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form and employees signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator placed sheet pan on lice and cleaned and sanitized.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking on line from plastic container no lid or straw.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook drinking on line from plastic container no lid or straw.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator covered beard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Bar keep removed.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.