Mcgraths Irish Ale House

8110 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcgraths Irish Ale House has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Mcgraths Irish Ale House's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the small slicer with food debris built up under the blade guard. Observed the can opener mount soiled and rusted.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed commercial ROP fish and Ahi thawing in the original packaging in the walk in cooler. Product is still frozen and operator removed from packaging for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the back prep table in front of the walk in cooler soiled and dropping dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed prep cook using a wet towel under a green cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on line cook while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light coming through a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed prep cook using a wet towel under a green cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with an accumulation of grease around hood system and vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored in wait station area next to single service straws. Employee removed bag. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on metal containers stacked together on storage shelf above three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcgraths Irish Ale House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcgraths Irish Ale House on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcgraths Irish Ale House?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcgraths Irish Ale House.

How does Mcgraths Irish Ale House compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?

Mcgraths Irish Ale House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.

Has Mcgraths Irish Ale House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcgraths Irish Ale House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mcgraths Irish Ale House 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 Mcgraths Irish Ale House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcgraths Irish Ale House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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