Freckled Fin Irish Pub
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Freckled Fin Irish Pub has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Freckled Fin Irish Pub's latest score of 86 sits above the Holmes Beach average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe under outside bar hand wash sink drains into a bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed drain pipe under outside bar hand wash sink drains into a bucket at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in bar area in front and beneath ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed unsealed concrete in bar area in front and beneath ice machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink in kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen, 1 beneath hand wash sink next to 2 door make station and 1 live roaches in front of 2 door make station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppms. Operator primed dish machine. Chlorine dish machine now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at outside bar area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at outside bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in room closet containing lockers. Observed 4 dead roaches in liquor storage closet. 2 in front of liquor rack and 2 along wall behind Co2 tanks next to beer cooler. Observed 6 dead in dining room along wall beneath dining tables. 1 dead in kitchen on cook line in front of double oven. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of beef stored on the floor in walk-in cooler under rack. Operator moved pan to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe under outside bar hand wash sink drains into a bucket.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in bar area in front and beneath ice machine.
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete's in bar area at ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed unsealed concrete's in bar area at ice machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table with visible rust on surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table with visible rust on surface at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef below fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bagged soup in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tag not marked with last date used. Operator put date on mussel tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda guns at bar area with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda guns. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vent in kitchen across from dish machine with excess dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximate 3 dead roaches in back corner beneath shelf in liquor room. Operator removed roaches started cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table with visible rust on surface.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete's in bar area at ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
43
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above water heats with black mold like substances. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above water heats with black mold like substances at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in kitchen along wall next to 2 door make station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed no cove molding in kitchen along wall next to 2 door make station at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door back exit door from bar next to office without a self closer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed exit door back exit door from bar next to office without a self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in bar area and in kitchen at dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed unsealed concrete in bar area and in kitchen at dish machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ware washing sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sesame crusted over cooked tuna fish salad in2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw tune to bottom of reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 20 small black flying insects in bar area at floor drain next to glass washing machine. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above water heats with black mold like substances. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding in kitchen along wall next to 2 door make station. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor behind cook line across from 3 compartment sink. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in woman's restroom. Operator hung a new handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door back exit door from bar next to office without a self closer. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in bar area and in kitchen at dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
43
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3x2 foot hole in the wall behind the ice machine in the wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. ; Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (53F - Hot Holding); Sauerkraut (54F - Cold Holding) Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. ; Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (53F - Hot Holding); Sauerkraut (54F - Cold Holding) Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of ketchup in the kitchen. Owner removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender rinsed a drink mixer cup in the hand washing sink in the bar area. Owner removed the mixer cup to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of breading and bottles of vinegar stored in the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3x2 foot hole in the wall behind the ice machine in the wait station area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
37
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment in back garbage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
33-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unseal concrete in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small black flying insects in bar area under soda gun. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up of food residue in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with accumulated dust in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in alcohol storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in bar area near ice machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour on floor. Operator moved flour to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in breading. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above fryers with build up of grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill and in reach in cooler in bar area beneath register. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered chicken with in walk in cooler on bottom shelf. Operator covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment in back garbage area. **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unseal concrete in bar area. **Warning**
36-02-5
45
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish changed gloves then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the packaging after being fully thawed. Manager stated the Mahi had been thawed for approximately 2 days. Manager discarded the mahi.
01B-13-4
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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the packaging after being fully thawed. Manager stated the Mahi had been thawed for approximately 2 days. Manager discarded the mahi **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler in the wait station area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line and the bar area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener holster on the cook line rusted.
14-11-5
52
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Tuna over Cooked Beef. Person in charge removed Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of employee's responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package raw Tuna in Walk in cooler thawed in ROP.. Person in charge stated in had been in the Walk in cooler for approximately 12 hours. Person in charge opened all ROP Tuna. Educated Person in charge on Thawing procedures for ROP Fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with Grease.
23-03-4
70
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) were stored in hooded reach in cooler across the mop sink. Per operator the items were stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed the items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee started washing hands in tree compartment sink. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holster soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in employee bathroom.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms stored in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed the brooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups stored in hand washing sink at the bar area. Operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler at the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area around the soda nozzles soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no visible sign for hand washing provided on hand washing sink by entrance to the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon stored in the coleslaw. Operator removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes and box of fish stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed the items on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from plastic cups by food prep station. Employee discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee bathroom that is unisex.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in the bar area.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freckled Fin Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freckled Fin Irish Pub on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freckled Fin Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Freckled Fin Irish Pub.
How does Freckled Fin Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Freckled Fin Irish Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Freckled Fin Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Freckled Fin Irish Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freckled Fin Irish Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Freckled Fin Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freckled Fin Irish Pub is inspected around four times per year on average.
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