Shindig Irish Pub & Eatery

9540 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33626 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916164

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 18, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 7 basic
-37
Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep182026

Routine inspection

17 violations found

First visitSep 18, 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.
17 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. One dented can of cheese sauce.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken breast are stored over cooked wings inside the walk-in cooler. Discussed with manager.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer tested at 0PPM due to an empty chlorine bucket. Manager switched to a new chlorine bucket. Chlorine retested to 50 PPM at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  Quaternary ammonia tested over 500 PPM. Employee readjusted sanitizer to 150 PPM at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
  Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The consumer advisory has been provided to the manager. Manager posted consumer advisory at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Multiple boards inside kitchen area are soiled. Interior of one soda gun at bar area is soiled. Interior of reach in freezer, adjacent to fryers are soiled.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Employee hand washing sink located adjacent to office is used for store and personal items. Manager remove all personal items from inside the sink at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No soap or paper towel provided at handwashing sink at bar area, and outside of office.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Multiple chemical spray bottles inside establishment are not labeled.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler available for Rachel P.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  One box of a bag in the box soda syrup is stored on the floor next to soda syrup shelf. Manager relocated box off the floor at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Multiple personal beverages are stored on kitchen prep table over clean equipment or plates inside establishment. Manager removed all personal beverages at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  A plastic cup is used for scooping ice from inside bar area ice bin. Discussed with manager. Manager the plastic cup and provided an ice scoop with a handle.
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on the front line.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Located at bar area. A sign has been provided to the manager. Manager posted sign at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.