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RESTAURANT IRON

22 N PALAFOX STREET, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-429-8640

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706308
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
MAY 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 50F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Held on ice after prepping- halved tomatoes 61F, diced tomatoes 61F ( 11:00-2:16). Employee placed items in freezer to reduce temps.
High priority/03D-06-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware wash area blocked with food cart. Sink on cook line blocked with speed rack. Employee removed both food cart and speed rack from sinks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice stored in sink in ware wash area. Food debris in sink on cook line and in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan and floor.
Basic/14-69-4
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Compound butter at room temperature (66f) for 2 days, prepped and not cooled down properly. Lentils at 47f, chicken 58f in reach-in cooler, held overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lentils at 47f, chicken 58f in reach-in cooler, held overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Compound butter at room temperature (66f) for 2 days, prepped and not cooled down properly. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 50F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 50F (held 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.