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MALONEYS LOCAL IRISH PUB

1120 E KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-284-7963

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats251
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917474
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025060370Jul 14, 2025Sep 4, 2025$200
3--2016055893Nov 17, 2016Dec 23, 2016$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in front of flat top grill raw fish 46F employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned Bar area nozzle gun holders soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar manager restocked.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ware washing area.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep shelf employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Red bucket on floor management moved from floor.
Basic/21-44-1
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Bartender walked through kitchen and vaped.
Basic/54-01-5
The state's own report →
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed to use three comp sink to sanitize dishes
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat carrots reach in color by fryer
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler behind grill white American cheese 45F cooler mushroom 46F cook onions 46F. Cook mushrooms 43F cook onions 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies in the ware washing area siting in between the shelf of dry dish rack. 2 live fly flies in the back storage not landing on food.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over celery reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with heating well in front of the sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Tested at 0 ppm tested two times discussed with manager to use three comp sink retested machine to 50 ppm manager added new bucket.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at bar sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. Manager placed hand washing soup in men's bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Owner removed tangs and placed at dishwasher.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork stored on beer kegs operator moved them.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in bar area backing up into floor area but not obstructing walkway, operator was able to unblock obstruction and clean area
High priority/28-26-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Tables in kitchen showing surface rush.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and bar areas under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables heavily soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. repair. -cooler door handle in disrepair in kitchen -cooler drawer missing. - cabinet in bar area damaged under beer taps.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen and bare area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on hot lien
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door handle in disrepair in kitchen -cooler drawer missing. - cabinet in bar area damaged under beer taps.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 12, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled under equipment throughout kitchen and bar area
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended

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.