Tavares, Lake County

O'KEEFE'S IRISH PUB

115 S ROCKINGHAM AVE, Tavares, FL 327783819

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Apr 17, 2026
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24520683

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 24520686

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Irish Smoked Salmon and Carpetbagger on menu. Operator added markings on menus. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24520685

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24520687

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath reach in cooler interior next the kitchen. Floor at cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 24520682

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24520688

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Upright white reach in cooler gaskets in dry storage area. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24520684

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Upright white reach in cooler interior next dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 24126122

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. From day prior per date tag and operator. Shepherds pie Mix ( 49F- Cooling) Cooked Potatoes (47F - Cooling)

01B-02-5

Detail 24126115

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From day prior per date tag and operator. Shepherds pie Mix ( 49F- Cooling) Cooked Potatoes (47F - Cooling) Hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding);; Cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding);; Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Tomato Soup (48F - Cold Holding);

03A-02-5

Detail 24126118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator 2 days prior. Hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding);; Cabbage mix (49F - Cold Holding);; Cooked Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Tomato Soup (48F - Cold Holding); Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24126114

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets White cutting board at cook line. Soda nozzles at the bar. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24126119

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

24-08-4

Detail 24126113

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.

22-08-4

Detail 24126117

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24126120

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. White upright freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24126116

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. White upright freezer in dry storage.

08B-17-4

Detail 24126121

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and onions over cut strawberries and Pineapple. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23758572

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23758571

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda guns at front bar (cos) - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23758570

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23758569

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23412790

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over raw fish Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23412789

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew OKeefe, Terence OKeefe, Herbert Carnell

22-02-4

Detail 23412788

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - char grill surface - interior of fryer and baskets - electric slicer - can opener Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23412787

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead bug in kitchen. Operator sweep up. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23412785

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23412786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of char grill and flat top grill. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23412791

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -top reach in next to fryers

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22827213

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to soup warmer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22827207

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -White cutting board on cooks line - interior of fryers and baskets Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22827211

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-04-4

Detail 22827210

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - Cook preparing food Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22827208

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22827212

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 22827209

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of both flat tops in kitchen area - hood fliters Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-03-5

Detail 22532705

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.

03A-02-5

Detail 22532709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46° operator moved to cold holding unit for quick cool. New temperature 40° Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22532702

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22532708

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22532707

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 employee drink stored next to cooked soup. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22532710

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22532706

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.microwave -Microwave on cooks line

36-62-4

Detail 22532703

Basic - Light not functioning. -Hood light

23-03-4

Detail 22532704

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22065836

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean rolled silverware.

22-02-4

Detail 22065833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line Can opener

22-20-5

Detail 22065837

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

23-24-4

Detail 22065834

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior oven

22-08-4

Detail 22065838

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 22065835

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. hood filters

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21667407

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21667409

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

41-17-4

Detail 21667408

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21667405

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.

08B-12-5

Detail 21667406

Basic - Stored food not covered. Gravy in walk in cooler.

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21103932

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 21103926

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw/undercooked prime rib stored above onion soup inside walk in, manager moved to bottom

03A-02-5

Detail 21103923

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheeses 48F for 1 hour stated manager, advised to move to other cooler, voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21103924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slatted cook top grill, manager has new grill for replacement -interior of ice bin

02C-04-5

Detail 21103927

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -shepherds pie

36-63-4

Detail 21103928

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed/maintained to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

08B-47-4

Detail 21103930

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil -potatoes inside exterior walk in

22-08-4

Detail 21103925

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Panasonic microwave on right side

31B-04-4

Detail 21103929

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom

23-03-4

Detail 21103931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -blade guard Corrective Action Taken

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20673923

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 58f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

41-17-4

Detail 20673920

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20673921

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

25-27-4

Detail 20673922

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar.