O'briens Irish Pub
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at O'briens Irish Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so O'briens Irish Pub trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of red kidney beans dented at seam. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of marinera in walk in cooler dated 2/2. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top.
23-03-4
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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. Chlorine dish machines in the dish area and bar tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced chlorine at bar, tested at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato salsa (47F); sliced tomatoes (46F). Operator placed items on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has rust and food debris buildup. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink at bar blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on beer cooler slide top doors. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers over flip top cooler at cookline. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed potatoes stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved pickles to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
37
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. On cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All trash receptacles in ladies restroom near bar have no covers. Receptacles in stalls in dining area ladies room have no covers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings observed under shelving in dry storage
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris on can opener. Buildup of debris observed in soda nozzle in bar area. Slimy substance observed on bottle cooler openings in bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator written procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All trash receptacles in ladies restroom near bar have no covers. Receptacles in stalls in dining area ladies room have no covers.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor under soda fountain. 2 dead roaches observed on floor under prep table near reach in freezer. 2 dead roaches observed on floor behind reach in freezer.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on bar near beer taps. Employee moved purse **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cookline under and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soft drinks stored on the floor in bar area
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cookline. Provided operator with handwashing sign, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup observed on gaskets of flip top cooler on cookline. Observed manager clean gaskets and soda fountain **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
82
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a wisk stored in the hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove from hand sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed raw ground beef with no date mark in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Observed dish machine tested at 0 ppm , Corrective action - observed employee set up 3-compartment sink , sanitizer was tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed burned paper towel stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris build up on top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on walk-in cooler door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a wood shelf above the mop sink not sealed **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin freezer in back kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold build up along 3-compartment sink wall **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'briens Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'briens Irish Pub on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'briens Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'briens Irish Pub.
How does O'briens Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
O'briens Irish Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has O'briens Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'briens Irish Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at O'briens Irish Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is O'briens Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'briens Irish Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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