Tequesta, Palm Beach County

MCCARTHY'S PUB

518 N US HWY 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 21, 2026
City
Tequesta
County
Palm Beach
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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-49-6

Detail 24315278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Standing water in cooler. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24315279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Water leaking Plummer scheduled. Time Extended

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24298933

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24298930

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12.1.25. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24298929

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven ,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24298927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes 90F in oven ,since 3 days. Not discarded after being hot held. See stop sale. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24298931

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing ice scoop stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24298932

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine, under triple sink, next to hand sink at cook line and next to walk in cooler. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24298934

Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24298928

Basic - Steak fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24298935

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mob sink. Leaking drain pipe at triple sink. Warning

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23914073

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over butter at reach in cooler by walk in cooler, raw fish not in commercial packaging over French fries at walk in freezer. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23914078

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw ground beef at flip top cooler by flat top grill. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23914079

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Chicken wings made 7/17 at reach in cooler on cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 23914076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top by flat top grill: ground beef patty (56F - Cold Holding) Observed in upper portion of flip top cooler overstocked in pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator voluntarily elected to discard product. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23914077

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.

03F-10-5

Detail 23914072

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 23914074

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 23914075

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Shepards pie, turkey breast made 7/26 not labeled at walk in cooler. Operator date marked products. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23430574

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground lamb over fish at flip top cooler by back door. Raw chicken over raw ground beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23430572

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Shredded cabbage and cooked onions no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours and 40 minutes.

53B-14-5

Detail 23430573

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23176097

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dry skin cream and Benadryl over prep table In kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23176095

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over pickles, Raw ground beef over cooked corned beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23176093

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Roux made with butter on top of broiler in kitchen. Per operator, out of refrigeration for 2 days. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23176094

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over brown sugar in dry storage. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23176096

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

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 22777054

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato Basil soup 60°F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep covered container. See stop sale.

03D-01-5

Detail 22777055

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken pie 71°F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 22777053

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken pie 71°F, in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato Basil soup 60°F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep covered container.

06-09-1

Detail 22777056

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. Tuna 37°F removed from freezer yesterday, packaging not removed. Operator removed package. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22284022

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in make table at cook line; operator stored properly. Emailed Storage Poster as a guideline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22284021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cabbage (43-50F - Cold Holding) in ice bath at cook line; as per operator food not cooked or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator set up ice bath properly; emailed TPHC form and educated; sliced cheese (42-50F - Cold Holding) make table at cook line; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; Operator made smaller portions; Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 22284020

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22075342

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2x, both at 0 ppm

08A-20-5

Detail 22075337

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22075344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked broccoli (81F - Hot Holding) operator states out less then one hour, will reheat to proper minimum temperature Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22075347

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22075336

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on rack in kitchen Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22075341

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cups on cookline shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22075338

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil, and water in dry storage area

10-08-5

Detail 22075339

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda fountain Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22075340

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 22075346

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy coolers on cookline

25-06-4

Detail 22075343

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pans on top of glass door cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 22075345

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In dry storage area Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21677479

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator switched to three compartment sink Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 21677482

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21677477

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 21677478

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21677481

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line; Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21677475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Football stored next to clean plates at expo line; operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21677476

Basic - Food stored on floor- 2 buckets of egg noodles stored on the floor at cook line; Operator stored properly Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of frozen vegetables stored on sheet pan in walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21677480

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- 2 door across from three compartment sink

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20379171

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

27-16-4

Detail 20379172

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom - water 79F. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 20379173

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. Package opened. Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 20379170

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine rinse gauge.