Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra

Last inspected:

145 Hilden Rd Ste 111, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Overview

Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra has 24 inspections on record spanning from 2016 to December 2025, with 133 total violations averaged across 5.5 violations per inspection — more than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, handwashing facility violations in 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 5 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 8 violations (2 intermediate, 6 basic) with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." An April 22, 2025 routine inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after 7 violations including 3 high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, handwashing facilities). A prior complaint-based inspection on December 16, 2024 also recommended administrative complaint proceedings following 10 violations with 3 high-priority citations (management awareness, employee health reporting, handwashing facilities).

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
133Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra?
The most frequently cited violations at Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra had?
Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra find?
Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
No, Fionn Maccool's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Ponte Vedra has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

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