FIONN MACCOOL'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
145 HILDEN RD STE 111 · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32081
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach-in cooler, in bottom section, raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, container of cooed pasta dated 5/11- 9 days prior.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager certificate for P. Glaser expired 2/11/2025.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area on lower shelf, diced blade and plunger have food debris. Operator moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area, trash can stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks not secured. Operator placed cord around tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, pans/containers stacked before air drying.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under shelves and equipment throughout kitchen including storage rooms and coolers. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, in bottom section of reach-in cooler, scoop in mac and cheese has handle touching product. Employee removed scoop. Also, utensils at stove in standing water at 105f. Operator removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gaskets on reach-in freezer have build up of food debris and mold-like substance. At cook line fry station, hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, coffee filters in plastic container with no overhead protection. Operator placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. At wait station, tea bags and coffee bags stored in plastic containers with no overhead protection. Operator placed lids on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, bulk pinko breading container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.