HIGHLANDS IRISH PUB
4100 CARTER CREEK DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black electrical tape over the handle to the walk in cooler door, operator stated a work order was in but could not provide proof of that. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the soda dispenser is a 12 x 12 hole, from water damage, operator stated there is a work order in through Maintenance, operator showed the work order by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the window sill in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in the corner of the three compartment sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the closet where the soda dispenser boxes are located in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings at the front counter area between the reach in cooler and wall, operator cleaned and sanitized. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5: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. Manager stated six employees do not have there training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator was using the chlorine test strips to check Quaternary solution in the buckets, explained to the operator the difference. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black electrical tape over the handle to the walk in cooler door, operator stated a work order was in but could not provide proof of that. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the soda dispenser is a 12 x 12 hole, from water damage, operator stated there is a work order in through Maintenance, operator showed the work order by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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. Manager stated six employees do not have there training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator was using the chlorine test strips to check Quaternary solution in the buckets, explained to the operator the difference. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar, a bowl in a container of flour, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in closet with soda boxes, observed one dead roach behind ice machine in kitchen and observed one dead roach in dry storage area, operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint, operator gave hat to the cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black electrical tape over the handle to the walk in cooler door, operator stated a work order was in but could not provide proof of that. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of beer cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator put on shelve and a container of chicken soup on the floor in the walk in cooler operator moved to a shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the soda dispenser is a 12 x 12 hole, from water damage, operator stated there is a work order in through Maintenance, operator showed the work order by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Philly steak patties not covered or wrapped in reach in freezer. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two flats of hard shell eggs over cooked taco meat and cooked macaroni pasta, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the window sill in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in the corner of the three compartment sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the closet where the soda dispenser boxes are located in kitchen. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5: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. Manager stated six employees do not have there training. **Warning**
- 11-26-1: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. Printed out a copy for manager, signed by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator was using the chlorine test strips to check Quaternary solution in the buckets, explained to the operator the difference. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).