AVON PARK, Highlands County

HIGHLANDS IRISH PUB

4100 CARTER CREEK DR, AVON PARK, FL 33825

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Feb 17, 2026

City

AVON PARK

County

Highlands

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 24374060

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of Californian mixed vegetables not date marked in walk in cooler, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24374061

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard, operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24374059

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24374064

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door and frame of the door.

22-08-4

Detail 24374062

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it in the kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24374063

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light covers that are dusty throughout back of kitchen.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

35A-03-4

Detail 24061690

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in male bathroom stall. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24061691

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on cook line reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 24061688

Basic - Green cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-08-5

Detail 24061687

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24061689

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored properly. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23813443

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of grill cleaner by oil and vinegar, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23813445

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the employee wearing rings while prepping food.

10-08-5

Detail 23813444

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice by the soda dispenser, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23813439

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the oven handle, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23813442

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23813440

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at the reach in cooler in the kitchen torn.

24-18-4

Detail 23813441

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils upright in two containers in the kitchen, operator corrected by putting them down handle up. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 23674917

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated six employees do not have there training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

16-43-4

Detail 23674914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator was using the chlorine test strips to check Quaternary solution in the buckets, explained to the operator the difference. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23674916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black electrical tape over the handle to the walk in cooler door, operator stated a work order was in but could not provide proof of that. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23674915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the soda dispenser is a 12 x 12 hole, from water damage, operator stated there is a work order in through Maintenance, operator showed the work order by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23674073

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the window sill in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in the corner of the three compartment sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the closet where the soda dispenser boxes are located in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings at the front counter area between the reach in cooler and wall, operator cleaned and sanitized. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 23674071

16-43-4

Detail 23674072

14-11-5

Detail 23674074

36-24-5

Detail 23674075

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23671929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two flats of hard shell eggs over cooked taco meat and cooked macaroni pasta, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23671927

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on the window sill in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in the corner of the three compartment sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the closet where the soda dispenser boxes are located in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23671930

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated six employees do not have there training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23671923

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. Printed out a copy for manager, signed by end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-43-4

Detail 23671920

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator was using the chlorine test strips to check Quaternary solution in the buckets, explained to the operator the difference. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23671928

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar, a bowl in a container of flour, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23671922

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in closet with soda boxes, observed one dead roach behind ice machine in kitchen and observed one dead roach in dry storage area, operator cleaned up. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23671925

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint, operator gave hat to the cook. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23671926

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed black electrical tape over the handle to the walk in cooler door, operator stated a work order was in but could not provide proof of that. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23671924

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of beer cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator put on shelve and a container of chicken soup on the floor in the walk in cooler operator moved to a shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23671921

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the soda dispenser is a 12 x 12 hole, from water damage, operator stated there is a work order in through Maintenance, operator showed the work order by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23671919

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Philly steak patties not covered or wrapped in reach in freezer. Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22370637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items double panel in reach in cooler and not holding temperature cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to another reachin and did not double pan to rapidly cool to 41F and maintain at 41F or below.

31A-11-4

Detail 22370642

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used wipe cloths drying on handsink and sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink at bar. Manager removed items.

31B-02-4

Detail 22370639

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager added towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22370638

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Turkey deli loaf in walk-in with no date mark cut first last week on Wednesday. Cook marked to discard by end of today.

51-11-4

Detail 22370643

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not chained.

24-05-4

Detail 22370635

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dish ware on open wire rack in kitchen not inverted and subject to dust .

28-02-4

Detail 22370636

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leaking on to floor under ice machine.

13-04-4

Detail 22370641

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cookline with no beard guard.

10-14-5

Detail 22370640

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 22370644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed window sill at dry storage with dirt and debris on sill.

36-65-5

Detail 22370645

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed grease laden vapors in kitchen during inspection.