IRON AXE BAR & GRILL, INC.
2842 S RIDGEWOOD AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 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).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee on prep table, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fries in walk-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach-in cooler across from cookline Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's and women's restrooms, operator posted signs Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of brown sugar container soiled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on shelf above reach-in cooler drawers, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over butter in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler across from cookline: raw chicken 49F, egg wash 50F, coleslaw 49F, diced tomatoes 50F, slice tomatoes 47F all products relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by utensil caddy, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle of blue solution stored underneath dishwasher, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4: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
- 24-07-4: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
- 40-06-5: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
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -no cold water at handwashing sink on line Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -entrance of beer cooler -corner of outside bar -walk-in freezer floor soiled Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-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
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. - Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4: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
- 25-05-4: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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice cream in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above handwash sink on line Warning
- 35A-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
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -bar area hanging next to wine glasses, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in hallway blocked by stack of boxes Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).