BUCHONAS BAR AND GRILL

229 16TH SW AVE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: November 3, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 6
Good Retail Practices findings: 0

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted today, along with a follow-up on corrective actions during the pre-opening phase. The follow-up letter has not been received by the owner. The manager in charge is not present, and the employee has not been trained on basic food safety regarding the sanitizer in use, how to make it, test it, and date marking. Violations related to food safety were discussed today with the kitchen and bar staff, and the necessary corrective actions were identified. All violations must be corrected. A physical recheck will take place in 3-4 weeks, but no later than December 5th. Call the inspetor if ready before The inspection report must be posted visibly to the public Follow-up will be completed on or after 11/13/2025 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (9)

3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Evidence of mold on shredded cheddar cheese with a date mark in the walk-in cooler (photo) Corrected by: Cheese discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: None of the foodis date marked Corrected by: the employee started date marking
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
7-102.11Critical
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: All spray bottles have no label identity, and the employee is not aware( clean one and purple in the bar), andthe bleach in use must be food grade
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No santizer is made and in use in the 3-compartment sink b/c no stopper is provided and in the buckets Corrected by: educated the employee on how to make santizer and measure with a test kit, and she is making
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Kitchen Employee is taking headsets and donning gloves without handwashing first Corrected by: Educated the employee on when to wash hands
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
4-702.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Clean dishes have not been sanitized after washing and rinsing -no sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning, making santizer
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-602.11(E )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Prep veggie sink has a hose stored inside and a bag of onion peels
Risk Factors | C | Item 16
3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:bservation: Some food was covered, but many items were without lids or covers, exposing them to ice and other contamination in the walk-in cooler and refrigerators.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Observation: An employee's beverage without a lid was stored on a food contact surface. Corrected by: Removed the beverage and provided education on-site
Risk Factors | C | Item 6

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.