LINA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1221 Keosaqua WAY STE 101, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 26, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Violations (5)
- 5-202.12(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Handwashing sink in the kitchen not reaching a minimum of 100 degrees F. Corrected by: Person in charge turned on the hot water line to the sink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on the table mounted can opener in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge sent the can opener to the dish station to be cleaned and sanitized.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Posole (prepared 12-6) and steak soup (prepared 12-10) observed in the walk-in cooler held past 7 days. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the two indicated items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food employee in the kitchen did not have a hair restraint to effectively keep their hair from potentially contacting exposed food. Corrected by: Person in charge had the employee put a hat on.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mops/mop heads stored directly in the mop sink and on the floor in between use in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge hung the mops to allow them to adequately dry after use.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) 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.