Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MULLIGAN'S TAVERN

5420 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3314045
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8261355
DBPR license6113390

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 20, 2023 1:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 21, 2023 12:52 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Testing at 0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain in kitchen by server station where entrance is. Also observed water backing up from floor drain when three compartment sink was running. The waste water then traveled to the front floor drain at three compartment sink. Observed employee trying to walk around water. Only way to contain area would be to close entrance and exit from server station to kitchen. Establishment has dish machine on other side of kitchen and a separate entrance **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings on wood panels at bar under vodka station **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Employee was unable to find any any food manager certification and no other managers working on site during inspection **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. By back door and walk in cooler. Also by mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed hot and hold water spigots at mop sink area removed and unable to use mop sink. Employee verified they dump mop water outside or in three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Observed missing and broken tiles and unsealed concrete in pool table section **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed bar back wall with multiple cracks and holes, made with unsealed wood **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. From both three compartment sinks. Observed missing faucet at three compartment sink in prep-area and pipe disconnected as well. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.