St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

MCARTHUR'S IRISH PUB

9246 4TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Feb 12, 2024
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22633937

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22633939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22633938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Wet nesting during callback inspection. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22633936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22633940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Slicer guard soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 22633941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Time Extended

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 22502427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beer cheese (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table, reheated on stove to minimum 165F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22502424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22502422

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22502421

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding prepared on 12/7, date added Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22502415

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22502418

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22502425

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22502423

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22502420

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22502416

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22502419

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22502426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers Slicer guard soiled Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 22502414

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22502417

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins not labeled Warning

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 21911097

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler left cooling over night 47 degrees F. See stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 21911091

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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler left cooling over night 47 degrees F.

22-41-4

Detail 21911103

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 changed out chlorine. 0ppm. Three compartment sink set up at 200ppm quaternary ammonium Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21911095

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at server's station not landing on food or food contact surfaces

08A-05-6

Detail 21911098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready-to-eat bread on storage rack. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21911105

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade cocktail sauce dated 03/26 in walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded by 04/01 midnight Curry dated 03/25 on walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded 03/31 midnight

01B-24-5

Detail 21911101

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Homemade cocktail sauce dated 03/26 in walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded by 04/01 midnight Curry dated 03/25 on walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded 03/31 midnight

03A-02-5

Detail 21911104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler across flat top: Sliced cheddar 51 degrees F, American cheese 51 degrees F, shredded cheddar blend 47 degrees F, raw beef patty 51 degrees F. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. Re-temps: American cheese 43 degrees F, cheddar 43 degrees F, raw beef patty 43 degrees F Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21911107

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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Butter at server's station has no time mark. Employee added time mark. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21911100

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked potatoes 119 degrees F. Employee reheated. Re-temp 168 degrees F Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21911108

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21911094

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line

53B-01-5

Detail 21911096

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. 1 food handler missing training

11-26-1

Detail 21911099

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 21911106

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelves next to grill scrubber. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21911092

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor of cook line. Discussed proper storage

22-08-4

Detail 21911102

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has accumulation of burnt food debris

31B-04-4

Detail 21911093

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink of bar and men's restroom used by employees missing hand wash sign

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 21665081

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six ounces of Tartar sauce dated 12-20-22. Product Past seven days. Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21665080

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen show staining and cut marks. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 21665082

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory at time of inspection. Provided operator with consumer advisory sign to hang. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 31

41-07-4

Detail 20969780

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above food prep area next to slicer. Employee removed to location away from food and food prep. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-01-4

Detail 20969787

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of ketchup on dry storage shelf

08A-05-6

Detail 20969804

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod over beer bottles in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Repeat Violation

02C-01-5

Detail 20969792

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Curry in walk in cooler dated 3/22/2022 and should have been used or discarded by03/28/2022 midnight.

01B-24-5

Detail 20969793

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Curry in walk in cooler dated 3/22/2022 and should have been used or discarded by03/28/2022 midnight.

12A-09-4

Detail 20969784

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up spoon that fell on floor and then he placed it in dish area. Employee then began wiping down countertop. No glove change with hand wash in between. Discussed with employee. Employee peels gloves then washed hands Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 20969782

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice has black debris inside of ice machine.

03F-02-5

Detail 20969799

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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Batter on line has no time mark. Operator placed time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 20969805

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken wings (90F - Cooling) cooking done at 11:30 am temp taken at 12:15 pm re-temp at 1:25 90 F. On sheet pans in cooling rack of kitchen at ambient temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler. gravy (95F - Cooling) taken off the cooktop at 11:45 temp taken at 12:15 pm re-temp at 1:25 92 F. Gravy was cooling in large plastic container in ice bath. Discussed with operator to cut portions into shallow pans. Operator cut portions into shallow pans. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20969803

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in rear of kitchen above reach in cooler has food debris. Cutting board in servers station Slicer across from two door reach in freezer has food debris build up. Soda nozzle on soda gun of bar area. Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 20969808

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee states hamburgers are cooked to order, and no consumer advisory is present. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20969800

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated from 3 days ago. Operator dated food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20969798

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located outside has mold like debris on top interior portion of container. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20969779

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oz plastic container used to scoop blue cheese crumbles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20969788

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in rear of kitchen above reach in cooler has deep grooved cut marks.

08B-20-4

Detail 20969795

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of ketchup on dry storage shelf. Operator marked Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 20969802

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to dish soap and shelf with pans. Employee drink on top of dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 20969783

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone was on top of slicer across from 2 door reach in freezer. Employee relocated away from food prep area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20969806

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bags stored on floor in rear of building. Employee moved into container off the floor. Bus tub of raw onions on floor of kitchen Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-04-5

Detail 20969801

Basic - Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Dumpster lid in rear of building has lid that is broken and askew.

14-69-4

Detail 20969778

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in rear of kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 20969791

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between coolers of cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 20969790

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20969781

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper touching ice at server's station

22-08-4

Detail 20969785

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in rear of kitchen used for immediate service has food debris build up.

31B-04-4

Detail 20969786

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink of bar area. Emailed operator hand wash sign Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20969807

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under mop sink detached Repeat Violation

35B-13-4

Detail 20969789

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. On top portion of storage shed

25-06-4

Detail 20969794

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates in kitchen next to slicer and across from 2 door reach in freezer not inverted for protection. Corrected On-Site

21-13-4

Detail 20969797

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. On cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 20969796

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind steam well in rear of kitchen is soiled with food debris.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20511844

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20511841

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in outside area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20511845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink of bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20511842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in server's station area soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20511846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under mop sink is detached. Per operator they used curbed floor drain across from it to dump water. Operator is to have plumbing repaired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20511843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soda nozzle has mold- like substance in bar area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 20503862

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Acetaminophen next to spices on rack of kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20503856

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over sauces in single door reach-in cooler of cook line. Employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20503869

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 dented cans of ketchup on dry storage shelf. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20503864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line: diced chicken 46°F, butter 46°F. Per operator it's opened constantly through lunch rush. Other foods temped fine. Foods were moved to walk-in cooler. White cooler next to walk-in cooler: swiss 47-49°F, cheddar 47°F, butter 49°F. Per operator they had delivery today and was left open when stocking. Operator moved foods to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20503871

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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Batter on cook line. Employee labeled time Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20503865

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer next to spices on rack. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20503870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20503861

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked. Employee dated food. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20503872

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in outside area Repeat Violation Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 20503868

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of ketchup on dry storage shelf. Operator marked and segregated Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20503867

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in white cooler next to walk-in cooler. Operator segregated Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20503859

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor next to walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20503858

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon at bar area. Water at 71°F Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20503860

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink of bar area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20503855

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in server's station area soiled Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20503863

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under mop sink is detached. Per operator they used curbed floor drain across from it to dump water. Operator is to have plumbing repaired Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20503854

Basic - Soda nozzle has mold- like substance in bar area Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20503866

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham in kitchen thawed at room temperature. Employee placed in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 20503857

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over washed lettuce. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning