The Cottage Irish Pub
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Cottage Irish Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting The Cottage Irish Pub on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned beef prepared on 4-1, today id 4-10, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef
01B-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, ownership verified, open and operating.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Flip top cooler in kitchen, lid has duct tape
14-71-4
64
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. Heavy cream opened tuesday not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On flip top cooler in prep area.
14-71-4
86
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is dusty behind ice machine
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silver scrubbies in hand wash sink next to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine and dishwasher has accumulated dust build up
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in coleslaw used to scoop.
14-01-5
90
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left over food debris on can opener blade Ice machine black guard debris
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid Unlabeled spray bottle hanging above expo cooler Unlabeled spray bottle under triple sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Opened milk no date mark in reach in double door fridge **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go soufflé cups stored on floor under hand sink in expo area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted or protected
10-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cookline Beans stored on floor on back line
08B-38-4
39
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Undated heavy whipping cream from Sunday. Operator added dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging above cooler cookline unit **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop seasoning on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cookline unit **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On cookline wall
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at bar
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cottage Irish Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cottage Irish Pub on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cottage Irish Pub?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Cottage Irish Pub.
How does The Cottage Irish Pub compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Cottage Irish Pub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Cottage Irish Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cottage Irish Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Cottage 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 The Cottage Irish Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cottage Irish Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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