O'KEEFE'S IRISH PUB
115 S ROCKINGHAM AVE, Tavares FL 32778 · (352)343-2157
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46° operator moved to cold holding unit for quick cool. New temperature 40°
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 board.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Irish Smoked Salmon and Carpetbagger on menu. Operator added markings on menus.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath reach in cooler interior next the kitchen. Floor at cook line.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Upright white reach in cooler gaskets in dry storage area. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Upright white reach in cooler interior next dry storage area.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. From day prior per date tag and operator. Shepherds pie Mix ( 49F- Cooling) Cooked Potatoes (47F - Cooling)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From day prior per date tag and operator. Shepherds pie Mix ( 49F- Cooling) Cooked Potatoes (47F - Cooling) Hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding);; Cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding);; Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Tomato Soup (48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator 2 days prior. Hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding);; Cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding);; Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Tomato Soup (48F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets White cutting board at cook line. Soda nozzles at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. White upright freezer in dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. White upright freezer in dry storage.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and onions over cut strawberries and Pineapple. Operator removed.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda guns at front bar (cos) - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over raw fish
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/ Andrew OKeefe, Terence OKeefe, Herbert Carnell
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - char grill surface - interior of fryer and baskets - electric slicer - can opener
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead bug in kitchen. Operator sweep up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of char grill and flat top grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -top reach in next to fryers
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to soup warmer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -White cutting board on cooks line - interior of fryers and baskets
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - Cook preparing food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of both flat tops in kitchen area - hood fliters
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46° operator moved to cold holding unit for quick cool. New temperature 40°
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on 3 compartment sink in front bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 employee drink stored next to cooked soup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.microwave -Microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. -Hood light
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters
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.