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GAVAGHAN'S IRISH PUB

Based on 5 health inspections, GAVAGHAN'S IRISH PUB in SEBRING has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

213 Circle Park Drive
Florida, 33870
Lemon
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13664516

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13529627

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 basic

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed both dish machines solution reading at 0ppm, operator will submit work order. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink missing both hot and cold water handles, operator used wrench to turn on. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of squat cups on the floor in storage area, operator picked up. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use in kitchen, operator removed from kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw brisket in the reach in freezer near cook line. Warning

9/24/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10905260

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator was educated and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained form. Corrected On-Site

5/14/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10748645

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator placed sheet pan on lice and cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking on line from plastic container no lid or straw. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook drinking on line from plastic container no lid or straw.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator covered beard. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar . Bar keep removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook cut cooked egg roll with bare hands and placed in container for customer. Cook discarded egg roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook cut cooked egg roll with bare hands and placed in container for customer. Cook discarded egg roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced corn beef (47F - Cold Holding), prepared 5/7. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced corn beef (47F - Cold Holding), prepared 5/7. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided operator with form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

12/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10728847

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