LA DUENA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1330 WASHINGTON ST, DAVENPORT, IA, 52804

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 24, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted at the facility on 06/24/2026. Facility has a certified food protection manager. Items that require additional action: #3- Facility agrees to have all staff review and sign employee illness reporting agreement policy. #5- Facility agrees to draft a written bodily fluid cleanup procedure. #20 & #33- Facility agrees to monitor the refrigeration unit and agrees to modify their cooling procedures, as well as provide additional training for staff. #36- Facility agrees to obtain a new thermometers. #48- Facility agrees to obtain new chlorine test strips. #49- Facility agrees to perform additional cleaning on the fryer and the side of the grill. The health dept. will follow up with the facility for a physical re-inspection on or after 06/29/2026. Any questions can be sent Raymond.Miller@scottcountyiowa.gov Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/29/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (8)

2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility does not have a verifiable employee illness reporting agreement policy.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility does not have a written bodily fluid cleanup procedure.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
3-501.14(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several items cooked the evening before were being stored in the three-door cooler above 41 degrees F. items did not cool to below 41 degrees F. in the required 6 hr. timeframe. (chicken, beans, rice).
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.14(B)Critical
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Queso fresco (pre-chilled ingredient) that is crumbled in house and salsas prepared the evening prior were temping at 44-46 degrees F.in the three door cooler. Queso fresco and salsa cups did not cool to below 41 degrees F. in 4 hrs.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility is not cooling food items in a manor that promotes rapid cooling, as the facility does not have a walk-in cooler or rapid cooling equipment.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
4-302.12(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: At the time of inspection facility could not locate probe thermometer to measure internal temperature of food.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility does not have chlorine test strips.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Side of the grill and the bottom portion has a buildup of grease.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

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.