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IRON AND GRAPE ITALIAN KITCHEN

660 BALDWIN AVE, Defuniak Springs FL 32433

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7602156
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023059077Sep 29, 2023Nov 13, 2023$400
6--2021000258Dec 29, 2020Feb 5, 2021$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. First reading 0ppm. Operator primed machine with 100ppm reading.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 57 rodent droppings found in the following areas: - 35 on the floor under the shelf to the left of the back door; - 5 on the work table around the mixer; - 10 on the floor under the work table with the mixer; - 1 on the floor in front of the food prep sink; - 2 on the floor in the upstairs bar, behind the bar, to the right of the cash register; - 4 on the floor in the storage room under the stairs near the wait station.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only: - in upstairs corner by propane heater. Owner/Operator removed.
/48-04-4
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed dish machine with 0ppm chlorine reading. Operator property set up triple sink during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.