Iowa Restaurant Inspections Reveal Multiple Violations, Three Food Trucks Temporarily Shut Down
Recent inspections by state, city, and county inspectors in Iowa have uncovered hundreds of food-safety violations across various restaurants and stores. These violations include issues such as expired and moldy food. Notably, at least three food trucks were temporarily shut down due to 'imminent health hazard conditions' identified by inspectors. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) is responsible for these inspections. Specific examples of violations include Izumi Japanese Steakhouse in Davenport cited for 14 risk-factor violations, including bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and lack of parasite-destruction records for sushi. Hy-Vee Food Store in Sioux City had issues with cross-contamination in sushi preparation and improper food holding temperatures. Acapulco Mexican Bakery in Iowa City was cited for 11 risk-factor violations, including uncovered raw meat and cooked foods, and lack of a certified food protection manager. Ampride Travel Center in Peterson had moldy de...
