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HIGHLANDS IRISH PUB

HIGHLANDS IRISH PUB has 8 health inspections on file for its AVON PARK location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

4100 CARTER CREEK DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13529887

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door and frame of the door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it in the kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light covers that are dusty throughout back of kitchen.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of Californian mixed vegetables not date marked in walk in cooler, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

9/24/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10938707

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in male bathroom stall. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on cook line reach in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored properly. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

6/6/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10811055

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/6/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10811089

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the employee wearing rings while prepping food.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice by the soda dispenser, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the oven handle, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at the reach in cooler in the kitchen torn.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils upright in two containers in the kitchen, operator corrected by putting them down handle up. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of grill cleaner by oil and vinegar, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10810138

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10810922

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8723084

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 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

10/17/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8517725

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not chained.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dish ware on open wire rack in kitchen not inverted and subject to dust .
  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leaking on to floor under ice machine.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cookline with no beard guard.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed window sill at dry storage with dirt and debris on sill.
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed grease laden vapors in kitchen during inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items double panel in reach in cooler and not holding temperature cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to another reachin and did not double pan to rapidly cool to 41F and maintain at 41F or below.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used wipe cloths drying on handsink and sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink at bar. Manager removed items.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager added towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Turkey deli loaf in walk-in with no date mark cut first last week on Wednesday. Cook marked to discard by end of today.