Iron Works Steaks

132/134 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Iron Works Steaks has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Iron Works Steaks was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average for Tavares sits at 66, putting Iron Works Steaks on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at pep area. Reach in freezer gasket. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at pep area. Reach in freezer interior **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. Provided operator with form. Operator have employees printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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.

02C-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 74F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Mar 26, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitation bucket stored on curt table **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting on cooks line

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -several items stored in front bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms over ready to foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind char grill.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. **Warning**

22-02-4

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**

51-16-7

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**

02B-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -lang oven - microwave in service area. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**

51-09-4

Jan 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Electric slicer

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iron Works Steaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iron Works Steaks on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iron Works Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Iron Works Steaks.

How does Iron Works Steaks compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Iron Works Steaks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.

Has Iron Works Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Iron Works Steaks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Iron Works Steaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Iron Works Steaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Iron Works Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.

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