O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares
Last inspected:
115 S Rockingham Ave, Tavares, FL 327783819O'Keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares has 20 inspections on record dating back to 2022, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—modestly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, with hand washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisory requirements cited in nearly every inspection. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least two inspections, and management awareness issues appeared in multiple records. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 resulted in compliance after a warning was issued three days prior on October 17, when 18 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, chemical storage, hand washing) were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares last inspected?
- O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares had?
- O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares find?
- O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, O'keefe's Irish Pub in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
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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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