ABELARDOS MEXICAN FRESH

4401 First Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 17, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine due to a complaint received regarding facility sanitation. Manager was unaware of the complaint. Upon inspection, mold was found on ceiling of women's restroom. Complaint is VERIFIED. Discussed cooling in smaller portions. A follow-up will be conducted via physical recheck. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/27/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (9)

2-102.11(C )(17)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Unable to locate employee illness policy at time of inspection. Corrected by: Inspector provided illness forms.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
4-101.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Raw meat and bread in walk-in cooler stored in single use bags.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Chlorine test strips are expired.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cooked chicken and steak in steam table temping at 120°F. Corrected by: Reheated to 165°F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Beans in walk-in cooler temping at 48°F. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded beans.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Items in walk-in cooler missing date marks.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-306.11Critical
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Sauces in self-serve area are uncovered.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Uncovered containers of food in walk-in cooler. Sauces in self-serve area are uncovered.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mold on ceiling of women's restroom.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

Source: Linn County (Cedar Rapids) 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.