HIGHLANDS IRISH PUB
4100 CARTER CREEK DR · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – – 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**
16-43-4Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – – 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**
36-24-5Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.