Bryson's Irish Pub
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
50
Score
Bryson's Irish Pub has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Bryson's Irish Pub's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) next to fryer, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry storage rack where cans and sauces are stored with heavy grease buildup next to fryer station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near walk in cooler and prep area in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen area.
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipment and inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep tables in kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on top of cutting board across cook line.
21-12-4
50
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - 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 mahi fish inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer floors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed ice buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residues on shelf used to store cans inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen.
02D-01-5
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink by oven in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind cook line. Also, observed inside Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed fries from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled sandwich prep table gaskets. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles inside Bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled flour container lid under prep table in kitchen. Operator cleaned lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line. Also, observed Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler floors.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bag from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents and tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - 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 mahi-mahi bags inside Walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a couple of bread boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled plastic containers under prep table in front of cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings container uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At time of callback inspection observed dust on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda machine by kitchen entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hot box inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink inside by cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a couple of missing ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
36-36-4
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. David Lehman, 4/3/2017. EXPIRED
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceilings inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed turkey and fries boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled rice and flour containers under prep table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee put the towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bryson's Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bryson's Irish Pub on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bryson's Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bryson's Irish Pub.
How does Bryson's Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bryson's Irish Pub most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bryson's Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bryson's Irish Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bryson's Irish Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bryson's Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bryson's Irish Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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