O'briens Irish Pub
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
43
Score
O'briens Irish Pub appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which O'briens Irish Pub's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sing located in the back of the building next to walk in cooler and freezer, discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 lbs of tilapia individual packets thawed out in packages that label products to be removed before thawing , manager discarded items
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on cook line closest to microwaves, manager they will have the sanded down and clean.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at handwashing sink in kitchen close to steam table, employee placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 lbs of tilapia individual packets thawed out in packages that label products to be removed before thawing , manager discarded items **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in bottle on prep line next to microwaves , employee moved item. to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phones on the cooks line next to microwave on shelf, employee moved items off the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen Philly meat stored over frozen French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and breaded pickles in Reach in freezer. Located next to Dish machine.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used to store a whisk. Located next to three compartment sink. Employee removed whisk during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip and sandwiches inside Walk in cooler not dated. Employee added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelf next to fryers soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled. Accumulation of debris beneath front line fryers and equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 10 CO tanks stored outside next to beer keg Walk in cooler not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape cartridge, cellphone, pocket knife, and keys stored on front line prep table. Employee removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Inside Walk in cooler, located at external back of establishment. Employee removed personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on front line prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in kitchen over three compartment sink. Inside of soda gun soiled at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. French onion soup and corned beef in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor of front line cook. **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: No paper towels in Employee handwash sink by service window. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Employee training provided for Marisa by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. All other employees missing employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in reach in cooler near pass thru window. **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside near walk in coolers
29-42-4
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 sliced cheeses and meats in walk in cooler not labeled
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at either hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at main inside bar filled with pink liquid not labeled for contents of bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Co2 tank at outside bar not secured at time of inspection
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in main bar area near bar entrance
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters soiled with grease - Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of lift top reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
45
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching smoking device and handled cash thank touched clean equipment to refill drink. Discussed with management he importance of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shepherds pie stored in a non food grade container walk in cooler. employee placed in a new food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass reach in cooler Cold holding: raw fish 45 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Alcohol bottles stored in hand washing sinks multiple at inside bar area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for owner and owner and some employees signed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Employee restocked No soap at bar area. **Corrected On-Site* operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots and tomatoes over ready to drink foods. Walk in cooler. Employee moved unwashed produce to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soap dispenser at hand washing sink. Walls and floors around dish washing area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area employee removed from ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating candy at the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
22
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
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.missing **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: admin complaint from May 24 2023 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: no proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Kitchen manager some employees signed. Discussed for next unannounced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook mash potatoes walk in college cut ham walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Deli meat meats reach in cooler glass not dated **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine or Quaternary ammonia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
61
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: administrative complaint from May 24 2023 **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 10 ppm. Operator will use three compartment sink to wash dishes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Not in use needs to be fixed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand wash sinks in bar area blocked with bottles - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water in whole establishment running only at 83f tested over three minutes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Hot water heater not working. All hand washing sinks and three compartment sink's running at 83 f **Time Extended**
27-24-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine or Quaternary ammonia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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.missing **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: admin complaint from May 24 2023 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook mash potatoes walk in college cut ham walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 82 f on both hand washing sinks in prep kitchen. At all hand washing sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Hot water heater not working. All hand washing sinks and three compartment sink's running at 83 f **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink slow draining by glass reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
32
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on main prep line. ambient air temperature 52 f no temps taken. Cut lettuce 62 f .35 lbs cut tomatoes 62 f .50 lbs sour cream 62 f0.35 mozzarella cheese 62 f 0.35 cut lettuce 62 f 0.25 lbs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 10 ppm. Operator will use three compartment sink to wash dishes. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.reach in cooler on main prep line. ambient air temperature 52 f no temps taken. Cut lettuce 62 f .35 lbs cut tomatoes 62 f .50 lbs sour cream 62 f0.35 mozzarella cheese 62 f 0.35 cut lettuce 62 f 0.25 lbs **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 82 f on both hand washing sinks in prep kitchen. At all hand washing sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
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.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand wash sinks in bar area blocked with bottles
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water in whole establishment running only at 83f tested over three minutes **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.for chlorine or Quaternary ammonia **Warning**
16-37-1
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.missing **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. inspector printed sign operator posted on wall **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook mash potatoes walk in college cut ham walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink slow draining by glass reach in cooler. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
16
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael elia expired 2/3/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Michael Elia no proof of training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Not observed Harold Gleason no proof. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: No proof Harold Gleason **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
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 Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'briens Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at O'briens Irish Pub.
How does O'briens Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
O'briens Irish Pub most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has O'briens Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at O'briens Irish Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O'briens Irish Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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