Iron Cow
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
52
Score
Iron Cow appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Iron Cow on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator overnight Make table by office; krab (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Shrimp tempura not covered in over under freezer
08B-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator overnight Make table by office; krab (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table lid broken
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in 2 bathrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All 3 bathroom doors not self closing tight fitting
32-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth on top of rice in glass low boy Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
52
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls in ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Over under cooler no ambient thermometer
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing hand sink by ice machine and dish room Operator put signs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at middle bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 operator with form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does have asterisks but does not have advisory on bottom of menu. Operator adjusted menus and reprinted menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at middle bathroom
31B-04-4
70
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 dropping on floor left of ice machine 2 dropping on floor under push cart (cook line) 6 dropping on floor right of oven (cook line) 8 dropping on floor under mop sink 5 dropping on floor under ware wash Total droppings 26 Owner cleaned up all droppings **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door emergency bar has a gap.
35B-01-4
82
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 75 under mop sink no other droppings in food storage , food preparation or dry storage areas. Employees cleaned and sanitized area. No droppings observed. Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - Salmon and hamachi from Restaurant depot states to cook thoroughly. Operator replacing with sushi grade fish. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Sink next to sushi make table used to thaw fish in packaging. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Next triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Advisory present no mark. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Several equipment not used on racks in ware washing area and dry storage. **Warning**
33-31-5
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. - Slight splash and debris in interior of tall white reach in freezer by three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iron Cow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iron Cow on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iron Cow?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Iron Cow.
How does Iron Cow compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Iron Cow most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Iron Cow's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Iron Cow have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Iron Cow means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Iron Cow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Cow is inspected around three times per year on average.
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