JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY
1724 E 8 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. – mashed potatoes 113°F, reheated in microwave to 146-152°F, inspector asked for chef to reheat again to get to at least 165°F, second attempt at reheat yielded 166°F, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – approximately 15-20 underneath the reach in cooler back corner side of kitchen next to dry storage rack. Inspector observes that pest control has been called. Pest control arrived on premises and sprayed. Operator has called in all employees to come and clean/sanitize establishment **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. – employee at bar grabbed red basket of unfinished food from customer, discarded, brushed the garbage bin and no immediate handwash **Warning**
35A-07-4High Priority – Small flying insects in dumpster area – too many to count Other observances: – maggots in dumpster area unable to count. Inspector observes per manager that today is their garbage take out day – 1 live fly in three compartment sink area **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. – employee used ice scoop dipped in sanitizer that had not been air dried and dipped in the ice bin at the bar right hand side and made a cup of ice water **Warning**
41-11-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. – velvet sugar bath and body works spray next to white to go containers on shelf next to kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. – interior of reach in coolers **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. – metal scrubber in handwash sink at bar **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – at bar handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-34-4Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic 16
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. – reach in cooler gaskets on cook line – exterior of fryer – exterior of grill – exterior of stove – hood filters – exterior of reach in coolers – metal dry storage shelves soiled **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. – ceramic plates on soiled shelf with hair follicle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – in efforts of transparency and fairness inspector is unable to count the amount of dead roaches due to their location under the reach in cooler **Warning**
33-14-4Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. – on shelf next to ceramic plates and iced tea canister **Warning**
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – velvet sugar bath and body works spray next to white to go containers on shelf next to kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. – gold watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – grooved cutting board – rusting equipment in kitchen **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – water bottles at Bar area **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. – in between reach in cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-18-4Basic – In-use utensil in sanitizer between uses not allowed to air dry — employee used ice scoop dipped in sanitizer that had not been air dried and dipped in the ice bin at the bar right hand side and made a cup of ice water **Warning**
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. – metal equipment under tarp **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors – kitchen floor soiled in various locations from grease/ food/ debris Other observances: – ceiling stained/soiled – ceiling vent soiled/ stained – walls stained/ soiled in various locations – Walk in cooler floor unsealed in portion **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:37 AM.
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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.