Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach
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5337 Gulf Dr N Unit 600, Holmes Beach, FL 34217Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach has a documented pattern of high-priority violations across 25 inspections, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 separate inspections spanning from April 2025 through March 2026. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 9 inspections over the same period. Management awareness violations were documented in at least 3 inspections, indicating systemic oversight issues. Food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly in early 2026. Most recently, a complaint-based inspection on March 9, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority hand washing and consumer advisory failures, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The subsequent inspection on March 11, 2026 found 6 additional violations but resulted in compliance. No emergency closures have been issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach last inspected?
- Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach had?
- Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach find?
- Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Freckled Fin Irish Pub in Holmes Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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