Mccarthy's Pub
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mccarthy's Pub stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Restaurants in Tequesta average 75, so Mccarthy's Pub is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Water leaking Plummer scheduled. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Standing water in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven ,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held. See stop sale. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12.1.25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven ,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing ice scoop stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine, under triple sink, next to hand sink at cook line and next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Steak fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground lamb over fish at flip top cooler by back door. Raw chicken over raw ground beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Shredded cabbage and cooked onions no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours and 40 minutes.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dry skin cream and Benadryl over prep table In kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over pickles, Raw ground beef over cooked corned beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Roux made with butter on top of broiler in kitchen. Per operator, out of refrigeration for 2 days. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over brown sugar in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
52
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
43
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccarthy's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccarthy's Pub on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Mccarthy's Pub compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?
Mccarthy's Pub most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tequesta average of 75.
Has Mccarthy's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mccarthy's Pub have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mccarthy's 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 Mccarthy's Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mccarthy's Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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