HOLE IN THE WALL/ IRISH TAVERN

Name: HOLE IN THE WALL/ IRISH TAVERN
Address: 9821 SW 184TH STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 47.1

9821 SW 184TH STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

License #2325092

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

47.1 Grade F / 100

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September 9, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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HOLE IN THE WALL/ IRISH TAVERN in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 63 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 52 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 9, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the mop sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee removed it.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowls stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the cook line.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pads not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed shelf soiled with food debris and grease next to the walk in cooler.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored above beef on the grill table. Employee placed the sanitizer bucket at the bottom.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings and chicken breast not covered inside the walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (53 F - Cold Holding)stored next to the fryers. As per employee 90 minutes ago.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed food handler training certificates are copies. Operator needs to provide original certificates or wallet side certificates for Oscar, Joshua, Luis, Gian Marco, AMBAR , Frank, Peter, Martin, Joel, Jacek, Crystal,Andrea , working over 2 moths.