Forty Thieves Irish Pub

2741 E County Line Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Forty Thieves Irish Pub has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottles stored on clean dish shelf in kitchen , operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No test kit for chlorine solution in kitchen for dish machine
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on clean dish shelf in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holder soiled in bar area
23-03-4
64
Sep 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sauerkraut (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (74F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (76F - Cold Holding); raw fish (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); raw burger (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line, operate stated food was in cooler overnight and they cooler had become unplugged while cleaning last night. Operator does not have any documented temperatures. See stop sale. sauerkraut (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (72F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (73F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (74F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (76F - Cold Holding); raw fish (73F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (71F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (68F - Cold Holding) In cook line draw cooler. Operator stated food was in cooler overnight. No documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. corned beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); raw burger (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on prep table next to food products.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet and sour mix box in bar area
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain. Floor drain under ice bin in bar area. Operator states the drain is filled with concrete. Did not observe any employees walking through water as it is contained to under ice bin. Operator states they are using shop vac to drain water periodically.
29-19-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in bar area
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers in bulk sugar in prep area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep table in kitchen
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on soda syrup box in bar
40-06-5
33
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forty Thieves Irish Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forty Thieves Irish Pub on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forty Thieves Irish Pub?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Forty Thieves Irish Pub.

How does Forty Thieves Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Forty Thieves Irish Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Forty Thieves Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forty Thieves Irish Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Forty Thieves Irish 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 Forty Thieves Irish Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forty Thieves Irish Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.