VERNON BAR AND GRILL
2835 Mt Vernon SE RD, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
Routine inspection following a change of ownership. Full-service kitchen with bar area serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Facility has a new sanitizer test kit ordered and set to arrive 04/02/2026. Discussed temperature monitoring/temperature logs with facility. Long term corrective actions for repeat violations #10: Facility will retrain staff on hand wash sink operation.
Violations (4)
- 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Kitchen hand wash sink was observed blocked by a trash can and holding soiled rags. A pitcher was observed in the bar area hand wash sink. Corrected by: Hand wash sinks were made accessible. On-site education on hand wash sink operation.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility was unable to provide sanitizer test kit during the inspection. Corrected by: Facility ordered a sanitizer test kit during today's inspection and shared invoice with the inspector.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: A box of raw shell eggs was observed stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Facility stored food items at least six inches off the ground.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-501.14, 4-501.15, 4-501.16, 4-501.18Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: A food employee was observed using the three-compartment sink for hand washing. Corrected by: On-site education. Facility cleaned the three-compartment sink.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
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.