James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
37
Score
James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and milk in reach in cooler. Gravy in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Glass bowl in bulk flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets if reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler with clear doors.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw fish, pickles and egg rolls in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in kitchen.
02D-01-5
37
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prime rib and multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with clear doors. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls,floors and ceilings in kitchen.
36-27-5
64
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Winded bottles stored on top of soda box behind bar.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggrolls in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken in coconut curry.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza above cut tomatoes in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of reach in freezer on cooks line
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby in handwash sink in kitchen across from fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, hard boiled eggs and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request and drinking water permit expired. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in coleslaw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bowls on dish drying rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee bag of chips on a food reach in cooler cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red Bull in reach in freezer. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface next to dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to dry storage rack in kitchen with glass doors. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cranberry sauce in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
35
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery.
How does James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery 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 James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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