EL PARAISO BAR & GRILL

2730 EDGEWOOD SW RD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 14, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 6

Published report comment

Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine due to a complaint received regarding pest control and general facility sanitation. Pest control services are contracted to come twice a month. Pests identified in complaint were not observed during inspection. Discussed moving door seal flush to floor. Complaint is unverifiable. Discussed hand washing procedure with person in charge and food storage practices in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated they would contact a service provider to service cooler. A follow-up will be conducted via physical recheck. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/17/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

2-301.14Critical
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Missed opportunities for hand washing in prep area and in dish area.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
3-201.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 11 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Beef sticks labeled NOT FOR SALE in beverage cooler behind bar. Corrected by: Person in charge removed meat.
Risk Factors | P | Item 11
3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Raw beef stored above raw vegetables. Corrected by: Person in charge rearranged cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Refried beans holding at 125°F. Corrected by: Employee raised temperature of steam table.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw meat in cooler underneath flat top closest to hand washing sink is temping at 48°F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
6-202.13
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Fly strips hanging above food prep tables. Corrected by: Person in charge moved strips.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Light shining through underneath front entrance doors.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Fruit fly presence in kitchen and behind bar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Boxes of food stored on ground in storage room.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Hand sink by dish machine is leaking. Hand sink by chip warmer is leaking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Floors, walls, and shelving in storage room have food debris build up.
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.