PARADISE INDIAN GRILL

1950 Blairs Ferry RD STE 114, Hiawatha, IA, 52233

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: May 12, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 6
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted on 5/12/26. Discussions with person with charge include cooling, areas of deep cleaning, and handwashing. Guidance documents were distributed for cooling, cooling practices, and date marking. A follow-up is required via physical re-check. Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/22/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

2-102.11(A)(B)(C)(1) &(C)(4-16)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The person in charge is not ensuring food safety.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
2-301.14Critical
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Missing opportunities for hand washing between tasks.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
5-205.11Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand washing sink near dish washer blocked with buckets.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand washing sinks missing hand drying. Corrected by adding hand drying.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(1)Critical
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Fish and shrimp stored above ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cooked rice from 5/11/26 temping between 45-50F. Corrected by discarding on site.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple house made sauces and dishes are missing date marking.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-501.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Large batches of prepared rice dishes are cooled in deep pans.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
3-501.13(A),(B),(C)
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Meat thawing in standing water in dish area.
Good Retail Practices | Unknown priority | Item 35
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Soiled wiping clothes stored on cutting surfaces.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Equipment throughout kitchen has grease and food build-up.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

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.