MARY MARGARET'S OLDE IRISH TAVERN
29 3 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine testing at 0 PPM. Ran the chlorine dish machine a few times and the machine was primed. Three compartment sink was set up with quaternary sanitizer testing at 200 PPM. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above bucket of curry and a box of unwashed potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Item was moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting stained yellow on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Soda gun nozzles soiled with buildup in holes. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has a CFM, but the certificate could not be accessed during the inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Establishment has employee training certificates, but the folder could not be access during the inspection. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with debris.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 18 unsecured co2 tanks stored outside next to the ice machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in deli cooler next to fryers.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil boxes stored on floor across from walk in cooler.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop observed stored on top of outside ice machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled with burnt food that has build up.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with built up grease. Hood filters heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside in the back ally was observed unlocked. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:25 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.