BRENNANS IRISH PUB
109 S MAIN ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked sheppards pie mix in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw fish and raw sausage over potatoes in reach in freezer on cooks line.
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. Gravy prepped 8/17 in walk in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 on can opener, 3 on floor in dry storage room, 4 on wall under staircase in dry storage room, 1 on clean dish rack, 3 on wheel well of reach in cooler on cooks line, 6 on gasket attached to corner of reach in cooler on cooks line, also 2 egg sacks on floor under dish machine and Three compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink with green hose attached located outside in side alley. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date mark in walk in cooler operator stated it was opened 8/31, operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cooks line.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working behind the bar no certificate, all other employees are newer than 60 days. **Warning**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket food contact surface facing upwards, operator flipped bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to ketchup and clean bowls. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line. Ceiling air vent soiled by ice machine in bar.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under the bar ledge downstairs the wood is unsealed.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 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.