O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the Brandon average of 82. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed Brussels Sprouts. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing, chlorine tested at 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid at dish hand sink. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
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. Raw thawed salmon in unopened bags in walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler gaskets food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on prep table. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
47
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 on prep table in prep,area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Portioned sliced cheeses not date marked. Operator placed dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Fabuloso not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on wall under 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink glasses at bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf in storage area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
55
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Portion packs of cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Gouda, and provolone in walk-in cooler not dated
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in make line. Bread, pudding, cooked pasta , mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, sauces not dated in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of international food service executives. Did have one original copy. Safe Staff Certification that was current
53B-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour and sugar in back prep area not labeled. Bartender labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of wine stored in drink ice at bar. Observed operator discard ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk brown sugar bulk breading mix **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar and brown sugar not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of flip top cooler door soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at back door
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
95
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink on cookline at a dump sink
31A-11-4
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 place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label on dry storage shelf
02D-01-5
74
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed and drink dumped down the hand sink in the bar area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in back kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around fan in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label on dry storage shelf Corrected- observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant.
How does O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant 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'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'tooles Irish Pub and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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