MARY MARGARET'S OLDE IRISH TAVERN
29 3 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-873-6764
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089923 | Oct 3, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | $160 |
| 3--2019028695 | Apr 15, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Soda gun nozzles soiled with buildup in holes.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler next to fryers.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled with burnt food that has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with built up grease. Hood filters heavily soiled.
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Chlorine testing at 0 PPM. Ran the chlorine dish machine a few times and the machine was primed. Three compartment sink was set up with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above bucket of curry and a box of unwashed potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Item was moved to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Soda gun nozzles soiled with buildup in holes.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has a CFM, but the certificate could not be accessed during the inspection.
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. Establishment has employee training certificates, but the folder could not be access during the inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 18 unsecured co2 tanks stored outside next to the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler next to fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil boxes stored on floor across from walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop observed stored on top of outside ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled with burnt food that has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with built up grease. Hood filters heavily soiled.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside in the back ally was observed unlocked.
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli coolers on cook line are stained. Soda gun nozzle soiled with black substance in bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed chlorine dish machine added next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Plans on file dated 2ND REVISION 08/09/2018, a mop sink was located in this area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance and lime scale build up.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under fryers and cook line equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Four ice bucket observed on stairway leading to second floor.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside Ice machine in back ally unlocked.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers located near back door next to bathrooms.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired CFM certificate for Manager Kathleen Van Dora dated 10/1/2020 through ServSafe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli coolers on cook line are stained. Soda gun nozzle soiled with black substance in bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit not observed. Cook located test kit.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed chlorine dish machine added next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Plans on file dated 2ND REVISION 08/09/2018, a mop sink was located in this area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance and lime scale build up.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under fryers and cook line equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Four ice bucket observed on stairway leading to second floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in deep freezer in upstairs dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed plans on file dated 07/31/2018 File# 310846 through on base to verify were mop sink was located. No mop sink in establishment, employee stated they are dumping their mop water in the back ally.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers on cook line heavily soiled with grease.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside Ice machine in back ally unlocked.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers located near back door next to bathrooms.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottle stored in drink ice behind bar, staff began replacing
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mixer bottle stored in drink ice behind bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Fryer baskets soiled Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unable to locate test kits
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted at front door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage over prep cooler, removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink at bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk in cooler Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen and walk in
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to walk in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on stairs
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind bar
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine, removed for cleaning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Storage shelves over steam table soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers and stove
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine in an unprotected area not secured, staff locked
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Air vents over cook line
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib behind dish machine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located outside back door has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on stairs leading to office not inverted for protection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach in chest freezer.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside of back door not locked or monitored.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 propane tanks larger than 2.7 lbs water capacity in upstairs office.
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of pass through window between kitchen and bar: butter packets (73F - Cold Holding) Employee put butter packets into freezer. Inspector discussed using fewer butter packets and also using Time as a Public Health Control.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib behind dish machine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located outside back door has mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside rear door are not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on stairs leading to office not inverted for protection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board on chest freezer has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Wine bottles in ice bin used to dispense ice to customers behind bar.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet in right hand.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor outside of door to walk in cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach in chest freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth underneath red cutting board on chest freezer in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in cook line not inverted for protection.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside of back door not locked or monitored.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 propane tanks larger than 2.7 lbs water capacity in upstairs office.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies by front door not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in hallway outside restrooms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard after debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on stairs leading to office not inverted for protection.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in outside alleyway is not locked or monitored when it is not locked.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside back door.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in upstairs office area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard after debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside rear alleyway and upstairs in office area are not properly secured. CO2 tank in bar area not properly secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on upstairs hallway not inverted for protection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in either unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen preparing food with no beard restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice chest freezer at top of stairs has cracked lid and broken seals.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are broken and in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Upstairs soda box stored on the floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of outdoor ice machine is on a dirty surface.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in first unisex restroom. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in outside alleyway is not locked or monitored when it is not locked.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surfaces.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs fire extinguisher removed from its original location.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 15 pound gas tanks on stairwell leading to upstairs storage area.
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.