MORNING STORY RESTAURANT
2931 7th AVE STE 400, Marion, IA, 52302
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Linn County (Cedar Rapids)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 0
Published report comment
This was a routine inspection of a breakfast/brunch/lunch cafe. Discussed with the person in charge to retrain employees on when to wash hands while multitasking. Also highlighted to the person in charge that employee requires to have their personal belonging at the designated break room area.
Violations (2)
- 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee did not wash hands prior to changing gloves after getting beverage and return back to the prepping station. Corrected by has a conversation with employee regarding hand washing and glove change
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 7-209.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee's hood sweater was hung on top of meat slicer back in the dry storage kitchen. Corrected by: Employee accepted to remove his hoody sweater and hanged it the designated area employee breakroom.
Risk Factors | C | Item 28
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.