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Dubuque Health Inspection: Pepper Sprout Cited with 2 Violations
OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
On October 7, 2026, state food safety specialists from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducted a Routine of PEPPER SPROUT located at 378 MAIN ST DUBUQUE, IA 52001. A total of 2 violations were documented.
Inspection Date: October 7, 2026
Address: 378 MAIN ST DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Violations Recorded: 2
Type: Routine
Phone: 563-556-2167
Inspector Observations & Violations
Violation Code: 3-501.16(A)(2)
Health Violation
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on site by person in charge disposing all items and putting cooler out of service.
--Observation: Small prep cooler used for salads had food testing between 42*F and 45*F. Corrected on site by person in charge disposing all items and putting cooler out of service.
Violation Code: 4-501.114 (A-E)(F)(1)&(2)
Health Violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitation - temp, pH, concentration, and hardness
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: Mechanical ware washing machine tested below required levels of sanitizer. Corrected on scene by person in charge putting dishwasher out of service and using three compartment sink
--Observation: Mechanical ware washing machine tested below required levels of sanitizer. Corrected on scene by person in charge putting dishwasher out of service and using three compartment sink
About Public Food Safety Records: Food inspections represent an official snapshot of conditions at the time of inspection conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Food Safety Bureau) and local partner health divisions. Violations are frequently corrected immediately on-site prior to the inspector leaving. Official inspection records and past history are publicly accessible on the state portal at iowa.safefoodinspection.com.