Finnegan's Bar & Grill

1000 Universal Studios Pl, Orlando, FL 328197601

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Finnegan's Bar & Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Finnegan's Bar & Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich to reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans above prep sink in prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Unwashed lemons and apples stored over ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Coated tongs on cooks line Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Unwashed asparagus stored with ready-to-eat food in prep walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar spoon at bar 80F **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Tech is on site fixing heating element **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice in hand sink in side server station **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top cooler on cooks line

14-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed grapes in prep walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon jam with cooked onions 82F Less than four hours and chef discarded

03B-01-6

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the ice bin at the bar closest to the front door. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tooth picks across from grill on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finnegan's Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Finnegan's Bar & Grill on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Finnegan's Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Finnegan's Bar & Grill.

How does Finnegan's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Finnegan's Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Finnegan's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finnegan's Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Finnegan's Bar & Grill 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 Finnegan's Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Finnegan's Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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