EL CENTENARIO CANTINA MEXICAN GRILL LLC

2526 MIDDLE RD, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722

14 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: May 28, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 14
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 6

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted at the facility on 05/28/2026 due to a potential illness complaint. Complaint is UNVERIFIED at this time. Items that require additional action: #15- Ensuring that foods are being stored according to cooking temperatures. #16- Ensuring that staff are washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes that are in continuous use every 4 hours. Also ensuring that three compartment sink at the bar is set up correctly. #22- Discussed with staff on being mindful for how much they are opening and closing the standing thee door refrigeration unit as it is a retail store unit, and not necessarily designed for restaurant use. #37- Ensuring that labeling information for cakes not made in house are available. Labels need to follow 2017 FDA Food Code standards. #39- Ensuring that any food or drink items are kept at least 6 inches from the ground. #44- Ensuring that serving trays or plates are stored inverted, so the risk of contamination on the food contact portion is reduced. #47- Ensuring that plastic grocery bags are no longer being used for food storage, only food grade bags. Also addressing the raw wood in the bar area, so that it can be easily cleanable. The Health Dept. will return on or after 06/07/2026. Any questions can be sent to Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/7/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (14)

6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No paper towels at the main cooking area hand sink. Corrected by: voluntarily providing paper towels.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand sinks in the bar and in main cooking area are being used as dump sinks. Corrected by: explaining to staff on the proper use of hand sinks, as they are only to be used for hand washing purposes only.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-202.15CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two cans with dents on the rim in the back shelf. Corrected by: voluntarily removing from the shelf.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 13
3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw meats in the back refrigeration units not being stored according to cooking temperatures. Chicken being stored over whole cuts of beef and cut/ground meats being stored above whole cuts. Corrected by: voluntarily re-arranging the items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw shell eggs being stored above vegetables and other produce in the standing 3-door cooler. Corrected by: voluntarily re-locating the eggs to the lowest shelf.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-703.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: At the time of inspection, bar three-compartment sink was set up incorrectly. It was not set up to wash>rinse>sanitize.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-602.11(A-D )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility is not cleaning/sanitizing continuously used knives and pizza cutter every 4 hours. Corrected by: voluntarily explaining proper cleaning/sanitizing frequency to staff.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Various time/temperature controlled for safety items in the standing three door cooler were temping 44-45 degrees F. Refrigeration unit was being opened and closed during inspection. When staff were instructed to keep the unit closed, the unit was able to fall below 37 degrees F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-602.11(A),(B)(1-4 & 6-7),(C )
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Pre-packaged cake slices, that are not made in house, are missing labeling information.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
6-202.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Hanging sticky fly traps being used throughout, which are not approved in food prep areas. Corrected by: voluntarily discarding.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Pre-mixed plastic containers of margaritas being stored on the floor beneath the bar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
4-903.11(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Serving trays and plates in the front kitchen area being stored with food contact portions exposed.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
4-101.11(B-E)
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility is using plastic grocery bags for food storage throughout the facility.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
4-101.19
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Raw wood shelving in the bar area, which not a non-absorbent easily cleanable material.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

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.