Finnegan's Grille and Pub
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Finnegan's Grille and Pub has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Finnegan's Grille and Pub trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them at make tables in kitchen. Observed operator on phone ordering new boards that will be here in two days.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed all handwashing sinks in kitchen soiled with grease inside. Observed chef cleaning sinks properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed dish machine with lime scale build up inside machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door, gaps between floor and door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a slight smell in restroom. Operator is aware of the smell, has had plumbers out, and has been in touch with the county. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-64-5
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back room, by ice machine, handwashing sink being used to pour liquid in.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled ceiling tiles, with dust and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods with grease build up on them in kitchen.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with dried on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers and freezers. Observed soiled fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed par cooked chicken wings on speed rack, on trays, not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease, dust, food on walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on make line, at pick up window, torn gaskets on reach in coolers and.
14-11-5
64
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed missing cove molding at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at Walk in Cooler/Freezer. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flying insects at ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs 59F due to doubled pan at Make Table. Operator placed inside Make Table to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped/worn at Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at various locations at kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed at Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled by baseboards at various locations at kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover at Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 4 copper mule mugs with out inner lining. Educated bartender and bartender threw them away.
14-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Cases of bread. Observed cook go in and started re arranging and moving Office Work floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed standing water under hand sink in bar.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed 4 oz soufflé lids not inverted properly. Observed Kitchen manager inverting them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 roaches dying in a catchmaster insect trap and monitor. Observed kitchen manager dispose of said insect traps into trash receptacle. **Warning**
35A-06-4
95
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen. Educated the employee to wash hands to bring to compliance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties over ready to eat cheese at Make Table next to Flat Grill. Operator removed the beef to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone next to Steam Table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed hanging above Make Table at frontline and ware washing area. Operator removed the tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Observed multiple food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of poultry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
43
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Ortho and Raid home pesticides in kitchen by back door. Manager removed from building. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE carrot cake. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases on fryer oil on floor in hallway.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on prep cart handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above three part sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in reach-in cooler by fryers.
29-49-6
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Finnegan's Grille and Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Finnegan's Grille and Pub on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Finnegan's Grille and Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Finnegan's Grille and Pub.
How does Finnegan's Grille and Pub compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Finnegan's Grille and Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Finnegan's Grille and Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Finnegan's Grille and Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Finnegan's Grille and 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 Finnegan's Grille and Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Finnegan's Grille and Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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