WEXFORD IRISH PUB
2741 E COUNTY LINE RD, Lutz FL 33559 · 407-966-1818
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
AUG 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in back kitchen by. Kitchen exit
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs above cut onions in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings(50F-cold holding ) in reach in cooler. Operator stated that it was cooked at 6pm last night and covered it put it in reach in cooler directly. The reach in cooler ambient temperature is 39F. Issued stop sale order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings(50F-cold holding ) in reach in cooler. Operator stated that it was cooked at 6pm last night and covered it put it in reach in cooler directly. The reach in cooler ambient temperature is 39F. Issued stop sale order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda gun interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in bar
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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. Dims Oliver
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle cleaner not labeled in bar. Operator labeled it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottles stored on clean dish shelf in kitchen, operator removed them
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No test kit for chlorine solution in kitchen for dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on clean dish shelf in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holder soiled in bar area
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sauerkraut (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (74F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (76F - Cold Holding); raw fish (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); raw burger (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line, operate stated food was in cooler overnight and they cooler had become unplugged while cleaning last night. Operator does not have any documented temperatures. See stop sale. sauerkraut (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (74F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (76F - Cold Holding); raw fish (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (68F - Cold Holding) In cook line draw cooler. Operator stated food was in cooler overnight. No documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); raw burger (47F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on prep table next to food products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers in bulk sugar in prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on soda syrup box in bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in bar area
Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour mix box in bar area
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters soiled
Standing water in floor drain. Floor drain under ice bin in bar area. Operator states the drain is filled with concrete. Did not observe any employees walking through water as it is contained to under ice bin. Operator states they are using shop vac to drain water periodically.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in back kitchen by. Kitchen exit
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat corn beef reach in main prep line cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta and cut lettuce not dated in reach in cooler. By kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler grill door raw beef 45 f corn beef 45 f Cold holding sitting above the top of reach in cooler cut lettuce 57 f operator moved to freezer. 2nd temp cut lettuce 43 f corn beef 43 f raw beef 45 f
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed from ice.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink sanitizer sink pipe is leaking water. Restaurant has a bucket to catch the water.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.