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MULLIGAN'S TAVERN

5420 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33542

Last inspected Jun 28, 2024 · 5 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6113390
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
JUN 24
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under sink handle in dish area Observed 4 live roaches under dish sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023071443Dec 5, 2023May 14, 2024$1,200
3--2023016047Mar 20, 2023Apr 20, 2023$600
3--2019045265Aug 28, 2019Oct 16, 2019$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Cookline
Basic/51-11-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink with food debris and grease buildup outside.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand washing sink in dishroom laying in hand washing sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry cutter soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle stored in hand sink near dish area. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near cooks line. Operator states sink drips so they turn water off at night, operator turned water on
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at cook line has constant drip
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler in bar area, on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in Walk-in-Cooler not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink in dish area pipe draining water onto ground. Operator fixed pipe, had water cleaned.
Basic/29-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under sink handle in dish area Observed 4 live roaches under dish sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · 1 live roach on cove molding in dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended
Dec 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall under dish machine Observed 2 live flies on drain by three compartment sink
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain under dish machine while it was running. Floor drain is blocked. Manager blocked off entire dish area and will wash dishes in three compartment sink that is on other side of kitchen. Manager has plumber coming, and started using wet dry vacuum to try and clear drains.
High priority/28-26-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under sink handle in dish area Observed 4 live roaches under dish sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled at dish station
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at bar
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drains at dish machine, and server expo area
Basic/29-19-4/Warning

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.