Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB & EATERY

1724 E 8 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3454795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8749303
DBPR license3916152

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 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 2

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 70 F, butter left out on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table in kitchen next to slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef and multiple items in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken in cut green onions and cut tomatoes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee purple Dunkin drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on shelf over reach in cooler on kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk jug of oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and small reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with clear doors. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pickles and egg rolls in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.