The Irishmen

1739 Nw 2 Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Irishmen eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Irishmen's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties not commercially packaged over bread in walk in freezer. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with oil and vinegar Removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shepard pie and mashed potatoes made over 24 hours in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under counter

41-17-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepard pie (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding);; eggs (53F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line **Warning**

21-38-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); one door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or Portioned today. In unit over four hours.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's not commercially packaged over commercially packaged onions rings one door freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); one door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or Portioned today. In unit over four hours.

01B-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken sweet potato fries egg rolls in Freezer chest

08B-12-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest White One door freezer unit

14-69-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - 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. Triple sink set up

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue. At bar soda gun. Gun cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Irishmen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Irishmen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Irishmen?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Irishmen.

How does The Irishmen compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

The Irishmen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has The Irishmen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Irishmen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Irishmen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Irishmen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Irishmen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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