Paddy Mac's
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Paddy Mac's 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Among Palm Beach Gardens restaurants, the typical score is 81; Paddy Mac's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee removing raw fish from packaging touching dishwasher handle a couple of times to run dishwasher, returned to finish removing raw fish. Touched the container used to store raw fish, placed in the dishwasher area and started to peel potatoes; operator educated; employee washed hands ; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator unable to fix; **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine dishwasher ; **Warning**
16-33-4
Basic - Faucet missing at three compartment sink at the bar; **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing at cook line **Warning**
36-17-5
61
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat food like corned beef meatballs; stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried fish (128F - Hot Holding) in frying baskets at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Advised onto put inside cooler or reheat to 165 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line not accessible for employee use at all times- pitcher stored inside Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over pastrami Raw smoked salmon plates over mixed vegetables - all in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter and flour mix (76F - Cold Holding) on the bottom rack of speed rack in the kitchen; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter and flour mix (76F - Cold Holding) on the bottom rack of speed rack in the kitchen; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
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/
53A-03-7
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food not covered; operator returned to reheat to 165 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cole slaw (45-46F - Cooling)at 2:25 to 45 F at 2:40 since 1:30 ; in walk-in cooler #2; door left opened and food covered; at this rate food will not reach 41 f or below ; food uncovered and door closed **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut lemons - walk-in cooler #1; raw burgers over corn beef sandwiches in walk-in cooler #2 Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine dishwasher- no test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- ribs cooked on Saturday; operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- bottle of water in cooler by prep area; Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
45
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator moved cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - specialty ice cubes - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. glass door cooler - bread pudding prepared 3 days prior - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - onion soup, tomato sauce not covered - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paddy Mac's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paddy Mac's on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paddy Mac's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paddy Mac's.
How does Paddy Mac's compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Paddy Mac's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Paddy Mac's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paddy Mac's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paddy Mac's 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 Paddy Mac's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paddy Mac's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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