Maloneys Local Irish Pub

1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Maloneys Local Irish Pub has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed to use three comp sink to sanitize dishes **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat carrots reach in color by fryer **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler behind grill white American cheese 45F cooler mushroom 46F cook onions 46F. Cook mushrooms 43F cook onions 43F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
58
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 20 live flies in the ware washing area siting in between the shelf of dry dish rack. 2 live fly flies in the back storage not landing on food. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over celery reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with heating well in front of the sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Tested at 0 ppm tested two times discussed with manager to use three comp sink retested machine to 50 ppm manager added new bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of soda gun heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at bar sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork stored on beer kegs operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in bar area backing up into floor area but not obstructing walkway, operator was able to unblock obstruction and clean area **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tables in kitchen showing surface rush.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and bar areas under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water in hand sink next to walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
27-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mr Whits certificate expired in January 2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with operator required proper training - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By back door of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door handle in disrepair in kitchen -cooler drawer missing. - cabinet in bar area damaged under beer taps. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled under equipment throughout kitchen and bar area - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 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. Too low. 10ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen area. Operator attempted to destroy. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) ; cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding); cheddar (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to other coolers and will ice down all other items in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee diluted it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water in hand sink next to walk-in cooler
27-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable. Operator states kits are ordered.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed with operator required proper training
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mr Whits certificate expired in January 2023
53A-01-7
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. Sent to operator via email and corrected on sight.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door handle in disrepair in kitchen -cooler drawer missing. - cabinet in bar area damaged under beer taps.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled under equipment throughout kitchen and bar area
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of multiple pieces of equipment with build up throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen on food contact surfaces.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By back door of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
18
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maloneys Local Irish Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maloneys Local Irish Pub on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maloneys Local Irish Pub?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maloneys Local Irish Pub.

How does Maloneys Local Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Maloneys Local Irish Pub most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Maloneys Local Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maloneys Local Irish Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maloneys Local 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 Maloneys Local Irish Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maloneys Local Irish Pub is inspected around four times per year on average.