ROCK BAR AMERICAN GRILL
219 2nd SE AVE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
A routine inspection is conducted today. A cleaning list and schedule must be implemented to clean food and non fodo conact surface daily, weekly, or monthy annd trainign employee on basic food safety training (food handler or similar) for the cook on site. A letter of correction was issued. A picture and an email with what and how must be sent to the health inspector by April 30 2025. If compliance is not achieved by this date, a physical re-inspection will be conducted. Follow-up will be completed on or after 3/22/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (8)
- 4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The ice machine has dark debris on the white frame (photo)
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 5-205.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The bar handwashing sink is leaking.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 51
- 5-205.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The handwashing sink next to the ice machine is broken, not working, not used, and covered with dust.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-304.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Observation: The cook wiped the knife with wiping cloths and placed it on the cutting board. Corrected by: Educated employee advised to keep the wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Non-food and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment (grill) have a greasy buildup and debris
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Most recent inspetion report is not posted visibly to consumers, provided thsi one
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
- 4-602.11(E )
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Old food debris has accumulated on the lid of the line refrigerators, inside the drawer refrigerators, and in the microwave.
Risk Factors | C | Item 16
- 2-402.11
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Kitchen employees with long hair and short hair are not retained while working in the kichen
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
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.