Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

7440 Us 1 N Ste 108, Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Overview

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine accumulated 180 violations across 24 inspections between 2022 and October 2025, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations were chronic, including shell stock requirements (cited in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage (appearing in 8 inspections), employee health policy violations (4 inspections), and hand-washing failures (multiple inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on December 18, 2017, when a rear exit was blocked by equipment. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 found 18 violations (1 intermediate, 6 basic) and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
185Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 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

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2025005126 $200.00 Oct 8, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by equipment in side dry goods room moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine had?
Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine find?
Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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.
Has Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine been fined?
Donovan's Irish Pub in Saint Augustine has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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