HAPPY JOES PIZZA LOCUST

1616 W LOCUST ST, DAVENPORT, IA, 52804

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: October 5, 2026
Type: Pre-Opening
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted at the facility due to a change of owner at the location. No re-modeling or construction has occurred. Dining room and bar area are closed for customers, and staff agreed to ensure cleaning/sanitizing on all bar and self-service equipment is done prior to re-opening these areas. LICENSE IS APPROVED. Scope of Business: Establishment intends to offer standard Happy Joe's menu with pizza, pasta, salads, ice cream. According to press release menu may have some slight changes, but will keep majority of the same type of menu. Establishment is equipped to cook, cool, reheat, hot/cold hold. Extensive changes to the menu require prior approval by the Scott County Health Department. Limitations: Facility is approved for food items that do not require HACCP Plan or Variance. Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): Facility general manager has their certified food protection manager license and will provide documentation during re-inspection. Firm has been made aware of the basic food code requirements applicable to their establishment and current operation. Person in charge understands the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with those requirements. If a subsequent on-site inspection reveals non-compliance with regulations, the permit holder agrees to bring violations into full compliance within the time-frame specified in the Iowa Food Code. The facility is approved by the Scott County Health Department to continue operation, so long as the facility meets all plumbing, building, and electrical requirements from the City of Davenport. Follow-up will be completed on or after 10/15/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (8)

6-301.12Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Paper towel dispensers in the employee restroom and in the hand sink near dining room entrance not stocked.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Trays in the warmer near the drive thru window have excess food debris. Interior of the standing refrigeration unit has excess food splatter. Can opener near the dish machine has excess food debris and rust. Flooring in the walk in cooler, near the mop sink, is soiled.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-204.115, 4-204.116, 4-204.117Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility does not have a way to test the high temperature dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Walk-in cooler near the mop sink in the back kitchen area was temping 43-46 degrees F. Door was not shut all of the way, within minutes the temperature was able to fall below 41 degrees F. Items in the refrigeration unit were temping between 43-44 degrees F. items were quickly moved to the freezer to rapidly cool. Staff agreed to monitor the unit to ensure it can maintain a temperature below 41 degrees F. prior to moving items back in.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Can rack near the main prep table is soiled with food splatter.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Back entrance door off of the kitchen has visible daylight at the bottom.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mechanical dish machine has a leak on the top of the unit. Eco-lab pre-soak wall dispenser does not completely shut off. Both walk-in freezers have excess ice formation.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
2-401.11
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee drink near the main pizza prep area in the kitchen without a lid and a straw.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6

Source: Scott County (Davenport) 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.