Highlands Irish Pub
4100 Carter Creek Dr, Avon Park, FL 33825 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801003
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken in a pan over container of cheese in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator moved the chicken.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed grill oven cleaner next to bottle of butter in the kitchen on shelf next to oven, operator moved the butter.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a bucket in the hand washing sink in bar area, operator moved.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Observed 3 ice scoops on top of ice machine in the kitchen which has a dirty surface, operator removed ice scoops to be cleaned and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket on right hand side reach in cooler in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.