O'BRIENS IRISH PUB
15435 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-961-4092
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025061701 | Jun 4, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 lbs of tilapia individual packets thawed out in packages that label products to be removed before thawing, manager discarded items
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sing located in the back of the building next to walk in cooler and freezer, discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on cook line closest to microwaves, manager they will have the sanded down and clean.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at handwashing sink in kitchen close to steam table, employee placed paper towels at hand sink.
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. Observed 10 lbs of tilapia individual packets thawed out in packages that label products to be removed before thawing, manager discarded items
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in bottle on prep line next to microwaves, employee moved item. to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phones on the cooks line next to microwave on shelf, employee moved items off the shelf.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen Philly meat stored over frozen French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and breaded pickles in Reach in freezer. Located next to Dish machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used to store a whisk. Located next to three compartment sink. Employee removed whisk during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip and sandwiches inside Walk in cooler not dated. Employee added date during time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 10 CO tanks stored outside next to beer keg Walk in cooler not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on front line prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside Walk in cooler, located at external back of establishment. Employee removed personal foods during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape cartridge, cellphone, pocket knife, and keys stored on front line prep table. Employee removed all items during time of inspection.
Floor soiled. Accumulation of debris beneath front line fryers and equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelf next to fryers soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Jun 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in kitchen over three compartment sink. Inside of soda gun soiled at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. French onion soup and corned beef in Walk in cooler not date marked.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor of front line cook.
Mar 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen.
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.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in reach in cooler near pass thru window.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside near walk in coolers
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheeses and meats in walk in cooler not labeled
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at either hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at main inside bar filled with pink liquid not labeled for contents of bottle
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Co2 tank at outside bar not secured at time of inspection
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in main bar area near bar entrance
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters soiled with grease - Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of lift top reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching smoking device and handled cash thank touched clean equipment to refill drink. Discussed with management he importance of hand washing.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shepherds pie stored in a non food grade container walk in cooler. employee placed in a new food grade container
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass reach in cooler Cold holding: raw fish 45 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Alcohol bottles stored in hand washing sinks multiple at inside bar area. Employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for owner and owner and some employees signed
No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Employee restocked No soap at bar area. Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating candy at the bar area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area employee removed from ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser at hand washing sink. Walls and floors around dish washing area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots and tomatoes over ready to drink foods. Walk in cooler. Employee moved unwashed produce to bottom shelf.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 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.provided by email
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine or Quaternary ammonia
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.missing
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook mash potatoes walk in college cut ham walk in cooler.
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.