Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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IRON AXE BAR & GRILL, INC.

2842 S RIDGEWOOD AVE · SOUTH DAYTONA · Volusia County · FL 32119

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3647676
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13462403
DBPR license7405539

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 30, 2026 11:04 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 30, 2026 3:28 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came in to work and put gloves on to begin food prep without handwashing . Discussed with employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chili, raw beef over cheese dip **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 on top of dish machine, 10 on drain board pull through, 4 on the floor next to dish machine 2 on pan next to microwave on the cookline, 2 on shelf above it 3 on lid to sugar 1 with condiments in the waitstation 20+ in the indoor bar on the floor under equipment, in corners Approximately 15 on the floor in the office under liquor storage Employee using a shop vac to remove droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets out at room temp overnight 67F **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – interior freezer on the line – interior smokers – interior sham **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handsink covered with large cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees, file missing per operator **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees with no proof of food handler training **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Utensils in the dish area, visibly soiled containers **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 piece See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – Heavy debris/grease under cooking equipment – heavy debris tiki area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container holding nuts with chew marks creating approximately 1" hole **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in the box soda tiki bar **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Walk in cooler shelving – Shelf next to fryer – interior tiki bar cooler **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Outside back door, unused equipment and other items along the back of the building **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.