IRON AXE BAR & GRILL, INC.
2842 S RIDGEWOOD AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: due to burst pipe per operator, scheduled to be repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. walk in cooler for meats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Drawer gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: due to burst pipe per operator, scheduled to be repaired. **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. walk in cooler for meats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Drawer gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor in the indoor bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: 3 on the floor in the bar, under shelving **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burnt ends 44F, bottom left Avantco cooler Portioned blue cheese/ranch made in house, server cooler top shelf. Operator moved to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Burnt ends 45F. Left corner Avantco Top dressing cooler blue cheese 47F, ranch 45f **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of chili peppers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area **Warning**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Removed to wash **Warning**
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. walk in cooler for meats **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Drawer gaskets **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink **Warning**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef portions over wraps, sugar, walk in freezer **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor in the indoor bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burnt ends 44F, bottom left Avantco cooler Portioned blue cheese/ranch made in house, server cooler top shelf. Operator moved to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Dispensing at 0 ppm **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict on breakfast menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water. Bottles under shelving in waitstation **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Fan cover both walk in coolers - bottom shelve next to fryer - wire shelf at expo area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning**
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning**
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon available undercooked upon request **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict on breakfast menu **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 11-26-1: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. New employee with no food handler training. Emailed to operator **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle does not work, tiki bar **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).