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FIONN MACCOOL'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

145 HILDEN RD STE 111 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574822
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10740340
DBPR license6502263

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per operator they will offer salmon undercooked per customer request, but are not able to find any proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of fully thawed out raw salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. 6 packages of fully thawed out raw mahi in reach in cooler on cook line.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (44F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar, per operator doors where left open while taking inventory less than 1 hour prior. mahi (53F – Cold Holding); cheese sauce (49F – Cold Holding); sausages (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at end of cook line, per operator doors where left open while taking inventory less then 1 hour prior. Employees put ice in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of salad flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station between prep area and cook line.

#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired over a year ago Also operator not able to find certificates from 1 employee on site hired over 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expiration of water filter in prep area dated for 2021. Expiration of water filter near large ice machine in kitchen behind bar 2018.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packages of fully thawed out raw salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. 6 packages of fully thawed out raw mahi in reach in cooler on cook line.

#3Basic40-04-4

Basic – Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Cup with employee's keys and chewing tobacco ion reach in cooler on cook line, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks in walk in cooler. In walk in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.