COUNTRY KITCHEN

699 7th AVE, Marion, IA, 52302

3 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 7, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 3
Jurisdiction: Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 0

Published report comment

A routine inspection was completed at the full-service serving breakfast and lunch. Discussed proper handwashing practices with employees, including how to wash and when to wash hands. their responsibility to properly understanding and training staff to correct violations for both short term corrective action. Item#15 educated staff on proper storage order Item #23 - Person in charge stated that staff would be trained to monitor expiration dates and discard foods when needed.

Violations (3)

2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee's hands not washed after handling raw fish with soiled gloves then temped to wear new gloves without washing hands. Corrected by: Employee was asked to wash hands first before donning new gloves.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two cases of shell raw eggs were stored above the ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Manager removes two cases of raw shells eggs on the bottom shelf of section of raw shells eggs stock in the walk-in cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Half bag of spinach in the walk-in cooler was not date marked and opened can of blueberry pie filling or topping. Corrected by: dating on it 8/6/26 on half bag of spinach and manager voluntary discarded blueberry pie filling or topping can opened. These were repeating violations.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23

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.