ADELITAS MEXICAN GRILL

2833 BLAIRS FERRY NE RD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402

13 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 9, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 13
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 9
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

THE FACILITY WILL CEASE OPERATION DUE TO LACK OF WAREWASHING AND PROPERLY FUNCTIONING COLD HOLDING. When the dish machine and the cooler have been repaired the facility must call for an inspection to be allowed to re-open. A physical recheck will be done in 4-6 weeks to verify corrections from this inspection. Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/19/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (13)

2-102.11(A)(B)(C)(1) &(C)(4-16)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several processes were occurring that did not demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
4-703.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Dish machine did not have a detectable level of sanitizer when tested.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-403.11(A)&(D)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 19 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Refried beans were being reheated on the steam table and observed at 55*F and 129*F. Beans were reheated on the stove top to 175*F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 19
3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several pans of refried beans were observed at 45-50*F after being cooked the day before. All pans will be discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Prep cooler on the line is operating at 48*F. All TCS food will be discarded from the cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ready to eat TCS food was stored past 7 days in the walk in cooler. All TCS food past 7 day timeframe will be discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
2-301.14Critical
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employees were observed not washing hands at the required frequencies.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
3-302.11(A)(1)Critical
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw animal food was stored in the wrong order in the walk in cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: CFPM listed with the facility has expired.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
4-101.19
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cardboard was being re-used and several pieces of equipment had duct tape.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Back door was propped open during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several containers of food were stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wiping cloths were stored on the counter in the kitchen.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

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.