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EL MARIACHI MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5825 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
June 8, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
2
Good Retail Practices findings
4

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #15: Inspector discussed best practices for raw meat storage with owner and manager. Owner and manager agree to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (6)

  • 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Raw beef stored above cooked tamales and raw tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw beef was moved to bottom shelf during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 15

  • 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Wall mounted vegetable chopper soiled. Corrected by: Chopper was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 3-305.14

    Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Food employee preparing guacamole on prep table right next to handwashing sink with no splash protection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39

  • 2-303.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Food employee preparing food while wearing bracelet. Corrected by: Bracelet was removed during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40

  • 4-204.119, 4-204.120

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Ice buckets not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice buckets were inverted during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48

  • 6-501.12, 6-501.13

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Flooring throughout kitchen soiled and wet.

    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.