Culhane's Irish Public House
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Culhane's Irish Public House, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Atlantic Beach restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Horsey Sauce made with sour cream dated 2-22-2026. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in a pan on top of another pan of cooked potatoes. Employee removed and placed inside of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelet.
13-07-4
55
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine in bar area not sanitizing properly at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect at enforcement kitchen. 1 flying insect near dish machine in bar area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel to line the bottom of Raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler. Manager removed paper towel from raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hot water tank with a threaded hose Bibb without back flow device. Manager had extra back flow device and placed on hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled in bar area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to food prep area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
45
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made garlic Parmesan butter sauce made with fresh garlic dated 3-12-2025. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under dish machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in service area near condiments. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
61
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed sister dressing dated 10-26-2024 made with fresh garlic. See stop sale.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Stand alone cooler Cooked sausage rolls (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the sausage rolls were made yesterday cut and placed in cooler and has not been removed. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Stand alone cooler Cooked sausage rolls (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Manager stated the sausage rolls were made yesterday cut and placed in cooler and has not been removed. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager may lower temperature on cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar area soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents on cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
47
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At callback :time needed to obtain beard guard. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of mop water residue on ground by rear kitchen door. **Warning**
28-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Soiled ice scoop container. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom doors left open. Closed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Minor ice buildup on reach in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on clean prep tables throughout kitchen. Employee stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culhane's Irish Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culhane's Irish Public House on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culhane's Irish Public House?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culhane's Irish Public House.
How does Culhane's Irish Public House compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Culhane's Irish Public House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Culhane's Irish Public House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culhane's Irish Public House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culhane's Irish Public House 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 Culhane's Irish Public House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culhane's Irish Public House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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