ANTONIOS MEXICAN GRILL

220 FRANKLIN ST, Center Point, IA, 52213

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: October 5, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 7
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted on 10/5/26. Owners on site during inspection. Reviewed requirements for reheating of house made items with staff. Discussed having multiple thin-tipped thermometers on site for staff to check temperatures. Owners stated they would make copies of employee ill policy and vomit/diarrheal clean-up policy and have them on site. Owners contacted cooler repair company during inspection. Discussed options for local Certified Food Protection Manager course for English and Spanish. Owners stated "Not for Sale" items are for personal use; discussed storing separately from product used for establishment. A follow-up will be conducted via physical re-check. Follow-up will be completed on or after 10/15/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Walk-in cooler fluctuating temperature between 41-45F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-302.12(B)Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: No thin tipped thermometer on site for checking food temperatures.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
3-201.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 11 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Meat in freezer labeled not for sale.
Risk Factors | P | Item 11
3-403.11(B)Critical
Iowa food code item 19 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Rice reheated to 65F in microwave.
Risk Factors | P | Item 19
3-403.11(A)&(D)Critical
Iowa food code item 19 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Refried beans reheated to 110F on stove.
Risk Factors | P | Item 19
2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No verifiable employee illness policy that covers reportable foodborne illness and excludable symptoms.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No procedure for vomit/diarrheal clean-up.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
5-205.11Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand sink in kitchen is blocked by chair.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wet wiping clothes stored on cutting boards.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Certified Food Protection Manager on file is expired.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
4-603.16
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Rinse step missing for ware washing behind the bar.
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.