LA CANTINA
3217 7th AVE, Marion, IA, 52302
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
A physical recheck was completed of the full-service restaurant for these items: for#, #16, and #23. Areas requiring long term corrective action: Item #16: Person in charge agreed to monitor using the test strips more frequently for long term compliance. Item #28: Person in charge agreed to educate staff on labeling spray bottles when filling. Discussions: Item #16: Person in charge agreed to use the kitchen dishwasher to wash dishes and dishwasher in the bar area verify it is working properly at 50-100ppm. properly at 50-100 ppm. Inspector will revisit on or after 5-24 for verification that machine is working properly.
Violations (2)
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Carnitas temped 98*F to 112*F. Corrected by: Reheated up 165*F and verified temp was 170*F.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 4-302.12(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Employee was seen temping Carnitas internal temperature with a Fluke infrared Thermometer. Corrected by: Employee educated that that it was a wrong thermometer for verifying carnitas' internal temp. Manager provided a brand-new food thermometer on site, then it was demonstrated to a staff on how to measure internal hot/ cold food product.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
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.