CARLOS O'KELLY'S MEXICAN CAFÉ

2635 EDGEWOOD SW RD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404

14 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 14, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 14
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted on 8/14/26. Manager on site during inspection. Manager contacted service company for mechanical dishwasher, and they stated that staff will use three compartment sinks until rinse temperature can reach 180F. Discussed using dish plate temperature simulator to confirm plate temperature is reaching at least 160F. Manager stated that he would have an all-staff training on mixing sanitizer and using test strips to confirm concentration. Discussed areas of repair needed with kitchen space. A follow-up is required via physical re-check. Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/24/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (14)

2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No procedure for vomit/diarrheal clean-up.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand sink near dish machine missing soap. Corrected by adding soap during inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand sink in prep area missing paper towels. Corrected by adding paper towels.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Concentration of quaternary ammonium in sanitizer buckets testing below 100ppm or above 400ppm.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Sanitizer bay of three compartment sink behind the bar at 500ppm of quaternary ammonium.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-501.112CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Mechanical dish machine not reaching an internal temperature of 180F.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Slushies machine has pink build-up.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Utensils store in clean area with build-up food debris.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Salsa at 44F in ice well of server station. Corrected by manager filling well full of ice.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Test kit for sanitizer not being used.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Condenser fan in walk-in cooler steadily dripping into bucket.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Air conditioning vent is causing water to drip on the ground in front of reach-in upright coolers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Floors through kitchen space are cracked and crumbling allowing for water to pool in various areas.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Fly presence within kitchen.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38

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.