Brennans Irish Pub
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Brennans Irish Pub has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-07: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked sheppards pie mix in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw fish and raw sausage over potatoes in reach in freezer on cooks line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy prepped 8/17 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink with green hose attached located outside in side alley. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark in walk in cooler operator stated it was opened 8/31, operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to ketchup and clean bowls. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line. Ceiling air vent soiled by ice machine in bar.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under the bar ledge downstairs the wood is unsealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
29
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the outside mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler, employee had drained water and added new water, the temperature of water was higher than 41. He placed eggs in freezer and retemped at 43. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. sausages 1.75 hours (120F - Reheating); mashed potatoes 1.75 hours (123F - Reheating); gravy 1.75 hours (108F - Reheating) the rate of reheating was not going to reach 165 within 2 hours, employee placed items on cook top to rapidly heat items. Retemped potatoes 165, sausage 167, gravy 165. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs cooked 3/2 not date mark, employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working behind bar.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Inside upstairs women's restrooms.
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In downstairs and upstairs restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup inside blue cheese. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
43
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brennans Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brennans Irish Pub on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brennans Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brennans Irish Pub.
How does Brennans Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Brennans Irish Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Brennans Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brennans Irish Pub have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brennans Irish Pub 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 Brennans Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brennans Irish Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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