1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II

2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 86, putting 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water from the hand washing sink used to add to a cooking dish. I informed the employee that a designated hand washing sink is for washing hands only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine to the right entering the kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One beverage on the cook line near the hand washing sink. One beverage on the prep table near a green cutting board across the ice machine. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the can opener at the end of the prep table entering the dry storage area. The can opener was moved to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hair with gloves on and handled plated food to the costumer. The manager had employee wash her hands by first removing the gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil Hot sauce In the dry storage area. The manager removed the items from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to the salad flip top reach in cooler.

22-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.

23-03-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the Prep table entering the dry storage area.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.

36-62-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 45F inside the 3nd flip top reach in cooler. Tuna 45F inside the reach in cooler. Product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on the table next to the reach in table. Microwave was cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping stored on the table next to the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Wiping cloth was removed and placed in the sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - 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. Manager printed off and posted **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line. Toaster soiled on cook line. Observed soiled soda guns at bar

22-02-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At dish area

36-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris along walls in dish area

36-01-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on full container in dry storage

14-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10ppm.

21-08-4

Oct 12, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II.

How does 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1916 Irish Pub Lakeland / Second Plate Catering II is inspected around two times per year on average.

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