Iron Works Tavern

697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Iron Works Tavern appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Iron Works Tavern was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; Iron Works Tavern is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The drain in the ice machine area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -PIC placed can opener into 3-bay to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. -PIC supplied paper towels.

6-301.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, whole roasted chicken, observed at 74 Fahrenheit was placed hot in the top grill station per interview of staff whole roasted chicken cooling process started 1 hour prior to this inspection. -Proper cooling methods were reviewed. -Staff moved whole roasted chicken to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down product at the time of this inspection. -the top unit of the grill station is not adequate for cooling process.

3-501.15

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -PIC moved beverage from food prep area. -Proper designated area employees beverages reviewed.

2-401.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the restaurant, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the grilled prep station is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-101.19

Sep 18, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 14, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various foods in the cold drawers were observed at 44-45 degrees. Food was recently stocked and moved to walk-in.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The cold drawer was observed holding an ambient temperature of 44-48 degrees. All food in the unit was observed at an elevated temperature as well. PIC put in order for unit to be serviced. Technician stated they will arrive within the hour. PIC to email inspector once unit is serviced/repaired.

4-501.11

Aug 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various foods in the cold drawer were observed at 46-49 degrees. All foods were moved and a temporary ice bath was set up. Refrigeration technician to arrive later in the day. Ice bath is temporary solution only.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with a small accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer must be wash/rinsed/sanitized prior to use.

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP fish was observed at 41 degrees with package in tact. Per PIC, fish was pulled from freezer last night. PIC to instruct all staff on proper thawing methods of ROP seafood. ROP fish was disposed of.

3-501.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The cold drawer was observed unable to allow food to maintain an adequate temperature. (Ambient was observed at 60 degrees) PIC placed service order at the time of inspection. Unit to not be used until repaired.

4-501.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required. Establishments and inspectors test strips were not turning black. Pressure was observed less than 15 psi. Establishment switched to a chlorine sanitizer. Establishment contact dish washer company during inspection.

4-501.113

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iron Works Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iron Works Tavern on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iron Works Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iron Works Tavern.

How does Iron Works Tavern compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Iron Works Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Iron Works Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Iron Works Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Iron Works Tavern 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 Works Tavern inspected?

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

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