Iron Axe Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Iron Axe Bar & Grill has 21 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for South Daytona sits at 62, putting Iron Axe Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior alto sham Interior oven Interior smoker Priority: Intermediate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving and fan covers, both Priority: Basic **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back wall of cookline Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Walk in cooler time extension **Time Extended**
36-73-4
82
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
19
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cooler gaskets Interior smokers Interior soda gun tiki bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 on duty with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelving, fan covers, ceiling - handles and exterior smokers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cooler gaskets Interior smokers Interior soda gun tiki bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice machine added. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 on duty with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Indoor bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelving, fan covers, ceiling - handles and exterior smokers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. New ice machine outside back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet to handsink at kitchen entrance. Water running onto the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
47
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Both bars 0 ppm cl **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Indoor bar 0 ppm cl Tiki bar 25 ppm cl **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 in the kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on top of dish machine corrected on site 10+ around computer/wire area near axe throwing room **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: 5 in hallway to axe throwing area. 1 dish area corrected on site **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pasta, rice, beef 44F. Bottom shelf of Avantco cooler in kitchen - Indoor bar cream 45F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Indoor bar cream 46F Cookline pork, shrimp, other tcs 43F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cooler gaskets Interior smokers Interior soda gun tiki bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice machine added. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jose **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 on duty with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Indoor bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on a rack outside back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelving, fan covers, ceiling - handles and exterior smokers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. New ice machine outside back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet to handsink at kitchen entrance. Water running onto the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
22
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
10
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
36-24-5
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**
36-62-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
29-49-6
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**
16-21-4
78
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
35A-04-4
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**
16-21-4
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**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. walk in cooler for meats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
29-49-6
58
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor in the indoor bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of chili peppers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Removed to wash **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Light not functioning. walk in cooler for meats **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Drawer gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink **Warning**
29-20-5
39
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
33-16-4
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**
29-49-6
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**
21-08-4
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
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**
21-08-4
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
01D-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**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water. Bottles under shelving in waitstation **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning**
21-08-4
45
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle of blue solution stored underneath dishwasher, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fries in walk-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach-in cooler across from cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of brown sugar container soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
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**
21-12-4
41
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -bar area hanging next to wine glasses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in hallway blocked by stack of boxes **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -entrance of beer cooler -corner of outside bar -walk-in freezer floor soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
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**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. - **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
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**
24-05-4
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**
24-07-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice cream in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above handwash sink on line **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -no cold water at handwashing sink on line **Warning**
29-09-4
23
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 live in kitchen -1 live in inside bar -1 live in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade bleu cheese dressing 45F in small glass door reach in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 99-125F, operator transferred to pot on stove to reheat rechecked 169-177F -mashed potatoes 105F, reheated in microwave to 170F -baked beans 102F, reheated in microwave to 168-171F per operator all foods less than 20 minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on reach in cooler stained -inside of microwave oven on reach-in freezer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in inside bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided Consumer Advisory poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates and pans on storage racks in dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 on floor under triple sink **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
29
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 in dry storage area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener blade lightly soiled -inside of microwave lightly soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates and bowls in dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -square plastic containers on dish drying shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of tatter tots stored on the floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -hood filters lightly soiled
23-03-4
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not supplied with required provisions. - indoor bar, paper towels (corrected on site) and handwash sign - handsink near axe throwing room, lacking soap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gap in hood filter for automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving and fan covers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door; dish room door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iron Axe Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iron Axe Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iron Axe Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Iron Axe Bar & Grill.
How does Iron Axe Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Iron Axe Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Iron Axe Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iron Axe Bar & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Iron Axe Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Iron Axe Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Axe Bar & Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.
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