Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fernandina Beach restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over ice cubes. Ice cubes are used in customer drinks per manager. Manager relocated ice cubes . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Blade of can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee started to clean blade of can opener during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from the ice machine. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed No oyster tags on site, manager was able to get oyster tags from other owned location where oysters where ordered and prepared. Discussed with operator to keep original tags at catering establishment and make copies for this establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on bottom of food prep table in ware wash area with sanitizer in it per manager, manager labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tools on food prep table next to mixer in kitchen area. Manager removed all tools. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Manager thawing fish in prep sink, water not constantly flowing over fish, manager placed water back over fish . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical bottle stored handing on shelf next to to go cups and lids at wait station. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 8 qt of fish stew (44-51F - Cooling), stored covered with condensation under lid in left side double door reach in cooler in kitchen from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 qt of beef stock with date mark 8-20-25 stored in double door left reach in cooler. 1 pan prep deli cut meat with date mark 8-20-25 in same reach in cooler. Validate prep date with employee is correct. Stop sale issued.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 qt of beef stock with date mark 8-20-25 stored in double door left reach in cooler. 1 pan prep deli cut meat with date mark 8-20-25 in same reach in cooler. Validate prep date with employee is correct. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 8 qt of fish stew (44-51F - Cooling), stored covered with condensation under lid in left side double door reach in cooler in kitchen from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 8 qt of fish stew (44-51F - Cooling), stored covered with condensation under lid in left side double door reach in cooler in kitchen from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink next to soda fountain under counter top. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has several employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
53B-02-5
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. Operator has several employees with no proof of form **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand wash sink next to soda fountain under counter top. Employee provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal radio stored above cook line prep table near food
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station hand wash sink next to soda fountain under counter top. Provided paper sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
22
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf below prep table near triple sink, container of degreaser stored with onions and sugar. Degreaser moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler by cook line, container of fish chowder prepared eight (8) days prior. Chowder discarded.
01B-24-5
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. Missing for one (1) employee working in kitchen.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Multiple items are held on time, are properly time marked, but written plan could not be provided. Manager states he will complete plan today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach chemical cleaner stored on shelf by triple sink not labeled. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls and ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceilings in outdoor storage shed.
36-30-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in outside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. At bar top, multiple containers of unwrapped black straws present. Straws removed from bar top. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids on shelf near cook line not inverted. Lids inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above and stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Cook states will be cleaned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in silver reach in freezer in upstairs server area.
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside walk in freezer. Reach in freezer in outside storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line.
13-04-4
37
Sep 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical bottles stored on top of ice machine in kitchen next to ice scoop. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Establishment only has an electronic copy. Operator states will print and keep in establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in bar. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking sign could be provided. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
67
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice. Machine, moved to sink
10-12-5
95
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to thaw chicken breast, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler
29-49-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery.
How does Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery 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 Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Scully's Irish Pub & Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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