LA HACIENDA
5955 Merle Hay RD, Johnston, IA, 50131
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 5
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
CFPM required by 11/4/2026.
Violations (10)
- 3-501.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:In discussion with owner, beans and beef are cooled in large pans. Owner agrees to use shallow pans or only fill pans halfway in the future.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available at main kitchen handwashing sink. Corrected by: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw beef stored above flan in slide door cooler in back food prep area. Raw shell eggs stored cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw beef and shell eggs were both moved to bottom shelf of coolers during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Salsa holding at 71* on top of small Coke cooler in kitchen. Corrected by: Salsa was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked beef, chicken, pork and beans in walk-in cooler not datemarked. Corrected by: All foods were dated during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Most recent inspection report not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large bags of onions stored on the floor in back food prep area. Corrected by: Onions were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice bucket not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice bucket was inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling tile missing above ice machine.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drinks in kitchen not covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
Earlier inspections on file
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.