CHINA INN

1401 1ST SE AVE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 1, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Routine inspection done in conjunction with a complaint investigation. Discussed the complaint with the manager during the inspection. The manager did recall the complaint from the public, and also spoke with the complainant. The facility has shortened the lifecycle of steel scrubbers to help prevent future issues. The facility is recommended to re-train all employees on making sure the woks are thoroughly cleaned in between each dish and washed with fresh water as well. This complaint will be closed and marked unverifiable. Physical recheck will be done no later than 6/19/26 to verify corrections from this inspection. Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/11/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (9)

7-204.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Container of chlorine sanitizer was above 100ppm. Water was added to the correct concentration.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
4-602.11(A-D )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Woks were not being cleaned thoroughly in between dishes during the inspection. Discussed with the manager during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Most ready to eat TCS food was not date marked.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
4-101.19
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cardboard was being reused after the original product was gone.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
4-501.14, 4-501.15, 4-501.16, 4-501.18Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Warewashing process was done in the incorrect order. Discussed with the manager and the employee during the inspection and corrected with onsite education.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
3-302.11(A)(3-9)
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several containers of food were left uncovered in the walk in cooler and freezer.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
6-501.114
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several areas had what appeared to be unnecessary items.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food was observed stored directly on the floor in several areas.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
3-304.12
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Scoops were stored with handles stored in the product.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43

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.