BULLDOG ARMS, THE
2211 GRANT ST, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Scott County (Davenport)
- Source risk checklist count
- 5
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 6
Published report comment
Conducted routine inspection of facility today. Today's inspection was the facility's first routine following their initial pre-opening inspection. Facility is now operating as both a kitchen and a bar. The previous company leasing the kitchen has vacated and is now being absorbed by the owner of the establishment. A physical re-inspection will occur on or after 12/19/2025 to follow up on out of compliance items. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/19/2025 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (12)
- 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee observed using gloved hand to crack raw eggs, removed glove, and donned a new glove to return to cooking activities without washing hands in between glove changes. Corrected by: discussing when to wash with kitchen staff. Kitchen staff washed hands before donning new gloves with change in activity.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand sink located behind the bar was observed being used as a sink to dump ice and liquids. Corrected by: discussing with staff that a hand sink can only be used for hand washing activities and that the designated dump sink is intended for discarding ice and liquids.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 6-301.12Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No paper towels provided at one of the hand sinks in the kitchen.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: One container of corn fritters in the reach-in prep table in the kitchen was observed being stored beneath raw shell eggs and raw ground beef. Corrected by: relocating corn fritters to the shelf above raw eggs and raw beef.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Plates stored beneath the microwave oven in the kitchen were observed with crumbs, dried food debris, and grease. Plates require additional cleaning and sanitizing.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Prepped French fries from 12/8/25 in the walk-in cooler were observed cooling in a plastic container at 48*-49*F. Corrected by: voluntarily discarding improperly cooled products.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Prepped French fries were observed cooling in the walk-in cooler in a large, deep, plastic container with the lid securely in place. Condensation was observed on the interior lid of the container. Corrected by: discussing proper cooling methods and discarding improperly cooled product.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility was unable to locate their quaternary ammonium test kit at the time of today's inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 4-903.11(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Stack of sheet pans observed being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Discussed with staff that clean equipment is required to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 4-501.13
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The interior of the microwave oven was observed with an accumulation of dried food splatter and requires additional cleaning.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
- 6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The floor vent in the kitchen is missing a cover, leaving a large open, exposed hole.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
- 6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Double door located on the north entrance of the building and single entry door located on the east side of the building were both observed with gapping present along the bottoms of the doors. These outer openings are not protected and could allow pests to enter the facility.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
Source: Scott County (Davenport) 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.