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IRISHMEN

1739 NW 2 AVE, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.362.1123

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010794
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); one door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or Portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024053243Aug 2, 2024Sep 23, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chili (58F @ 1625 to 57F @ 1647 - Heated Cooling since 1230). Observed chili attempted to be cooled inside a large container. Chili will not cooldown within the 6 hours. Operator placed chili inside smaller containers and placed in reach in freezer for quick chill
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with a green substance. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed fully cooked bacon next to handwash sink with no lid or splash guard in place. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on counter and flip tops
Basic/21-12-4
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator double bucketed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200++ppm); on cook line. Advised chef to remake
High priority/41-27-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent cover one door cooler end of cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties not commercially packaged over bread in walk in freezer. Removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with oil and vinegar Removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shepard pie and mashed potatoes made over 24 hours in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under counter
Intermediate/41-17-4
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepard pie (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding);; eggs (53F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepard pie (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding);; eggs (53F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line
Basic/21-38-4/Warning
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's not commercially packaged over commercially packaged onions rings one door freezer Removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); one door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or Portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); one door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or Portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest White One door freezer unit
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Chicken sweet potato fries egg rolls in Freezer chest
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.