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Dubuque Health Inspection: Perkins #1115 Cited with 9 Violations
OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
On October 27, 2026, state food safety specialists from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) conducted a Routine of PERKINS #1115 located at 2785 Plaza DR, Dubuque, Iowa, 52002. A total of 9 violations were documented.
Inspection Date: October 27, 2026
Address: 2785 Plaza DR, Dubuque, Iowa, 52002
Violations Recorded: 9
Type: Routine
Inspection ID: 93310
Phone: (563) 231-4413
Sanitarian: Tim Link
Inspector Observations & Violations
Violation Code: 6-301.12
CRITICAL Health Violation
Hand washing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments:
Prep line hand sink paper towel dispenser non-functional at inspection. Corrected onsite by stocking paper towels to hand sink.
Prep line hand sink paper towel dispenser non-functional at inspection. Corrected onsite by stocking paper towels to hand sink.
Compliance Deadline: Correct by COS
Violation Code: 5-202.12(A)
CRITICAL Health Violation
Hand washing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments:
Women's restroom east hand sink not reaching 100 degrees. Other sink in women's was hot enough.
Women's restroom east hand sink not reaching 100 degrees. Other sink in women's was hot enough.
Compliance Deadline: Correct by 10/30/2026
Violation Code: 3-501.16(A) (2)
CRITICAL Health Violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments:
Line prep refrigerator running warm on both top and bottom. Ham 45.1, shredded cheese 47.6, on top sausage 46.8 on bottom of unit. All temperature controlled for safety products were discarded at inspection and unit taken out of service pending repair. Salad refrigerator cut melon 43.4 degrees. Melon discarded at inspection.
Line prep refrigerator running warm on both top and bottom. Ham 45.1, shredded cheese 47.6, on top sausage 46.8 on bottom of unit. All temperature controlled for safety products were discarded at inspection and unit taken out of service pending repair. Salad refrigerator cut melon 43.4 degrees. Melon discarded at inspection.
Compliance Deadline: Correct by 10/30/2026
Violation Code: 7-102.11
CRITICAL Health Violation
Toxic substances properly identified, stored and used
Inspector Comments:
Cleaner in bakery area spray bottle working container not labeled with contents.
Cleaner in bakery area spray bottle working container not labeled with contents.
Compliance Deadline: Correct by 10/30/2026
Violation Code: 4-302.12(B)
Health Violation
Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector Comments:
Staff could not provide a small diameter cooking food thermometer at inspection.
Staff could not provide a small diameter cooking food thermometer at inspection.
Violation Code: 3-304.12
Health Violation
In use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments:
Knives on line stored in crack in equipment.
Knives on line stored in crack in equipment.
Compliance Deadline: Correct by COS
Violation Code: 6-501.16
Health Violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector Comments:
Mop not hung to dry between use.
Mop not hung to dry between use.
Violation Code: 6-303.11
Health Violation
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments:
Several lights in prep area are non-functional.
Several lights in prep area are non-functional.
Violation Code: IAC 481-30 (8-304.11)
Health Violation
Licensing; posting licenses and reports; smoking
Inspector Comments:
Food service license not posted.
Food service license not posted.
Lead Sanitarian Published Comments
Routine inspection. Discussion with person in charge: line prep refrigerator may not be used until approved by City of Dubuque Health Services. You may call 563-589- 4102 when ready for reinspection.
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 SAFHER portal at safher-portal.dial.iowa.gov.