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FRECKLED FIN IRISH PUB

5337 GULF DR N UNIT 600 · HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3500616
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883901
DBPR license5105785

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-14-4

High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. ; Cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (52F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Leafy greens (51F – Cold Holding); Pico sauce (52F – Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (53F – Hot Holding); Sauerkraut (54F – Cold Holding) Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. ; Cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (52F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Leafy greens (51F – Cold Holding); Pico sauce (52F – Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (53F – Hot Holding); Sauerkraut (54F – Cold Holding) Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of ketchup in the kitchen. Owner removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender rinsed a drink mixer cup in the hand washing sink in the bar area. Owner removed the mixer cup to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of breading and bottles of vinegar stored in the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 3×2 foot hole in the wall behind the ice machine in the wait station area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in the bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.