Mary Margaret's Olde Irish Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
32
Score
Mary Margaret's Olde Irish Tavern, located at 29 3 St N in St. Petersburg, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 7, 2026, with a score of 32. This inspection identified 2 critical, 3 major, and 11 minor violations. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk inspections over 11 scored visits.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
32
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
32
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
35
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
25
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
22
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
33
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
47
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
39
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 18 unsecured co2 tanks stored outside next to the ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil boxes stored on floor across from walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop observed stored on top of outside ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled with burnt food that has build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with built up grease. Hood filters heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside in the back ally was observed unlocked. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
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. Chlorine testing at 0 PPM. Ran the chlorine dish machine a few times and the machine was primed. Three compartment sink was set up with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above bucket of curry and a box of unwashed potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Item was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Soda gun nozzles soiled with buildup in holes. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has a CFM, but the certificate could not be accessed during the inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Establishment has employee training certificates, but the folder could not be access during the inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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