MCCARTHY'S PUB
518 N US HWY 1, Tequesta FL 33469 · 561-320-9806
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
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JAN 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 expired 12.1.25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023054061 | Sep 13, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12.1.25.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing ice scoop stored in sink. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine, under triple sink, next to hand sink at cook line and next to walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar.
Steak fries stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over butter at reach in cooler by walk in cooler, raw fish not in commercial packaging over French fries at walk in freezer. Operator stored all products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw ground beef at flip top cooler by flat top grill. Operator stored products properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Chicken wings made 7/17 at reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top by flat top grill: ground beef patty (56F - Cold Holding) Observed in upper portion of flip top cooler overstocked in pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator voluntarily elected to discard product.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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. Observed Shepards pie, turkey breast made 7/26 not labeled at walk in cooler. Operator date marked products.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground lamb over fish at flip top cooler by back door. Raw chicken over raw ground beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Shredded cabbage and cooked onions no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours and 40 minutes.
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.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dry skin cream and Benadryl over prep table In kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over pickles, Raw ground beef over cooked corned beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Roux made with butter on top of broiler in kitchen. Per operator, out of refrigeration for 2 days. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over brown sugar in dry storage. Operator stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Tomato Basil soup 60°F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep covered container. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken pie 71°F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken pie 71°F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato Basil soup 60°F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep covered container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna 37°F removed from freezer yesterday, packaging not removed. Operator removed package.
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in make table at cook line; operator stored properly. Emailed Storage Poster as a guideline.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cabbage (43-50F - Cold Holding) in ice bath at cook line; as per operator food not cooked or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator set up ice bath properly; emailed TPHC form and educated; sliced cheese (42-50F - Cold Holding) make table at cook line; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; Operator made smaller portions;
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.
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.