The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) reported hundreds of recent food-safety violations across restaurants, stores, and care facilities between Sept. 15 and Oct. 9, 2025. Issues ranged from expired food and mold growth to dirty kitchens, cross-contamination risks, and unlicensed operations. Many violations were severe enough to require immediate discarding of unsafe food.
Notable Violations by Establishment
Verde, Bettendorf
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- 17 risk-factor violations.
- Operating without a valid food-service license and no certified food protection manager on staff.
- Food discarded: red salsa (Aug. 14), bean puree (Aug. 18), wine sauce (July 11), mango habanero (Sept. 12).
- Cross-contamination risks: raw…