Iowa Restaurants Face Food Safety Failures

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Dead bugs in liquor bottles, gnats in ice machines, and raw meat stacked above ready-to-eat food—recent Iowa inspections revealed shocking violations across restaurants, with Steve’s Silver Dollar hit with ten major infractions. While many fixes happen on the spot, Adelitas Mexican Grill had to shut down temporarily for critical dishwashing and refrigeration failures. Other spots like California Restaurant and Gus & Lisa Pub faced storage and sanitation lapses, while Foundry Food & Tap discarded unsafe chicken and fish. These inspections underscore the ongoing battle for food safety, where…