CASA AGAVE MEXICAN CUISINE INC
3131 8th SW ST, Altoona, IA, 50009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
The following risk factor is a repeat violation: Date Marking- Item #23. To achieve long-term compliance, the facility has agreed to implement the following corrective actions: The person in-charge stated that kitchen staff will be retrained on proper date-marking procedures. Staff will date mark all in-house prepared foods as they are prepared or before placing them in the cooler. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/10/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (5)
- 4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The soda gun in the bar area had buildup around the dispensing nozzle, and the interior of the main ice machine was unclean with residue buildup.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.17Critical
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple containers holding cooked dishes, repackaged foods, salsas, and cut lettuce prepared on prior days were observed throughout the facility without date marking.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple containers of cooked dishes and ready-to-eat vegetables were stored uncovered in refrigerated storage units throughout the facility.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several containers holding salt, flour, and other dry food ingredients throughout the facility were not labeled/identified. In addition, raw beef, poultry, pork, and other frozen food items stored in portion containers and zip-top bags in the freezer not labeled or identified.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
- 3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Boxes and containers holding raw food items were observed stored directly on the floor in the freezer.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.