IRISH PUB ON 4TH
9246 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 7279147474
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26 establishment opened and operating. Owner paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019007405 | Jan 24, 2019 | Mar 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015031946 | Jun 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $120 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Was 0 ppm changed bucket now 100 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26 establishment opened and operating. Owner paid during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler Curry Dated 7-27 beer cheese dated 7-28 stope sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside deli cooler bottom at cook line individual bags ground beef (48F - Cold Holding) Put in deli cooler last night. Chef stated had been in the deli cooler all night condensation observed on bags.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside deli cooler bottom at cook line individual bags ground beef (48F - Cold Holding) Put in deli cooler last night. Chef stated had been in the deli cooler all night condensation observed on bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Walk in cooler Curry Dated 7-27 beer cheese dated 7-28
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table left side tomatoes basil soup (100F - Hot Holding) Turned warmer up Retemp 178
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
Fly sticky tape hanging over slicer. Employee moved
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table near dry storage
Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on floor near three compartment sink, box of oil on floor near cook line. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk freezer uncovered
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cut on top of deli cooler. Employee moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and smoking device at prep table. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes near three compartment sinkBox of oil on floor cook line. Employee moved
Food stored under dripping water line. Box of French fries under dripping water in walk in freezer
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls inside walk in fridge
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary At bar was 500+ now at 200 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for rinsing grinder for Irish cream. Educated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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. Open Cup of water on top of deli cooler,
Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Batter used for beer batter fish not labeled
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beer batter (62F - Cold Holding); egg wash (70F - Cold Holding) Second temp beer batter (54F - Cold Holding); egg wash (64F - Cold holding
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and dish rack front of hand wash at cook line. Employee moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All purpose at bar hanging on rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At service station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Deodorant inside to go container. Employee discarded dry storage Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside sugar employee moved.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Slicer guard soiled
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table, reheated on stove to minimum 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding prepared on 12/7, date added
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Slicer guard soiled
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins not labeled
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.