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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 dateAugust 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3323226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342479
DBPR license7405539

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 on cardboard boxes holding sealed wine bottles -1 on trash can near walk-in cooler -1 on service tray in service area -1 in front of cooler door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -bar area hanging next to wine glasses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler drawers: Beef patties raw 47F, sliced cheeses 48F, cooked peppers and onions 46F, cooked chicken 48F -walk-in cooler: cooked chicken wings 44-48F, per operator in walk-in cooler less than 4 hours Operator relocated all food ps to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in hallway blocked by stack of boxes **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -square plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -case of bowls stored on floor next to dish drying rack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack and hats stored adjacent to utensils and above prep sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -no cold water at handwashing sink on line **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -entrance of beer cooler -corner of outside bar -walk-in freezer floor soiled **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of coffee packets stored on floor in service area -breading on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. – **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler -filters on hood soiled -panko container on cook line soiled -sides and back of fryers soiled -walk-in cooler door, fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items stored on floor in hallway near dishwashing area -case of wrapped plastic cutlery stored on floor in service area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic29-49-6

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

Warning
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -ice cream in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above handwash sink on line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.