Flanagans Irish Pub
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Flanagans Irish Pub stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dunedin average 75, so Flanagans Irish Pub trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken unpackaged chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer in kitchen, operator moved raw chicken to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in bar soiled with debris, cutting board in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and chocolate sauce not labeled. Operator labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted in waitstation, operator inverted bucket, **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on prep table near hot holding unit. Operator moved drinks to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open can in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved employee bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door of reach in cooler in kitchen cracked,
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler rusted,
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
50
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar triple sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Employee added chemical to compartment and now quaternary is testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line. Soda nozzle guns soiled in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bar area. Roll of paper towels stocked at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in bar area. Bottle of soap stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black milled like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in bar area. Inspector provided hand sign and it was posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Area underneath AC unit has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Discussed with manager.
35B-01-4
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over corned beef I walk in cooler. Operator rearranged walk-in to gain compliance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
74
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine ppm 0, operator to utilize 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until the dish machine can be repaired.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife stored in sanitizer bucket between uses. Discussed with operator storage of in use utensils.. operator removed knife from sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverages stored on the floor of walk in cooler and hall way between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored above prep table on upper shelf.. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara 11-13-22 Fig Sauce 11-13-22 Nacho cheese sauce 11-19-22 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. Cook wiped hands on shorts and returned to prep no hand wash **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Marinara 11-13-22 Fig Sauce 11-13-22 Nacho cheese sauce 11-19-22 **Warning**
01B-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. Discussed the importance of storing damp wiping clothes in sanitizer solution **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor near walk in **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cooking, prepping and food storage areas **Warning**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flanagans Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flanagans Irish Pub on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flanagans Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flanagans Irish Pub.
How does Flanagans Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Flanagans Irish Pub most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 75.
Has Flanagans Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flanagans Irish Pub have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flanagans 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 Flanagans Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flanagans Irish Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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