IRON WORKS STEAKS

With 6 documented inspections, IRON WORKS STEAKS in TAVARES has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

132/134 W RUBY ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/7/2026

Inspection #: 3687806

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908547

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 74F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. Hood filters
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided operator with form. Operator have employees printed and signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pork in reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10807170

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms over ready to foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind char grill.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitation bucket stored on curt table Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting on cooks line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -several items stored in front bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742715

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723591

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -lang oven - microwave in service area. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - Operator made changes on menu and printed new menus. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581752

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Electric slicer