LYNCH'S IRISH PUB
514 N 1ST ST, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904-249-5181
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of prep table Salsa (56F - Cold Holding). Employee placed inside of reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb with splitter added without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Operator removed splitter from hose Bibb. And placed back flow on threaded hose Bibb Chemical blend center has been removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
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. Observed some employee food training expired.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects at entrance of kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle stored next to coffee machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with splitter added without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter with hose connected.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holder. Employee removed and washed properly.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked on cook line.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored in box of raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed Potatoes and Beans in steam table at 122F-126F. GFI breaker tripped on hot holding unit. Employee pulled items to reheat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle Observed spray bottle containing purple degreaser without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in container of water to thaw. Employee removed and starts to prep shrimp.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of ice machine with surface rust along top of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over prep table in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill area soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had employee close dumpster lid.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection 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 with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer with torn gasket.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed beer cooler floor unsealed.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 2 Cooked briskets at 52F-56F in stand alone cooler at the end of cooking near back door. Sauce around brisket was at 48F. Chef stated the briskets were cooked at 9pm previous day and placed in stand alone cooler also that they normally cool briskets separately in shallow pans not together on top of each other. Briskets have been in stand alone cooler since. See stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 Cooked briskets at 52F-56F in stand alone cooler at the end of cooking near back door. Sauce around brisket was at 48F. Chef stated the briskets were cooked at 9pm previous day and placed in stand alone cooler. Briskets have been in stand alone cooler since. See stop Sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to hose bib without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer with torn door gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in kitchen and beer cooler.
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