Rapids Liquor Express

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 11, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Floor tiles missing in the aisle in front of the walk-in cooler exposing the unsealed concrete.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

2. Oct 30, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged ice cups are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Floor tiles missing in the aisle in front of the walk-in cooler exposing the unsealed concrete.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The window well below the slushee machine was observed to have an accumulation of blue and red syrup.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Feb 26, 2025 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Candy was observed to be stored on the floor in the back storage room.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Single service items in the back storage area are is improperly stored on the ground.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The tiles outside and inside the walk-in cooler, and back storage area are all missing leaving the concrete exposed. This surface is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Floor and wall juncture in walk-in cooler is not coved.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

4. Jan 27, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED

     No label is provided on packaged ice cups.

     Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged foods. Please include facility name and address on labels.

     Code 3-201.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring quat sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Action Taken: Test strips provided by inspector.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Candy was observed to be stored on the floor in the back storage room.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     1. There is brown drippage on the back wall of the walk-in cooler. 2.There is an accumulation of dirt, food debris, and grime on the bottom of the customer-facing door frames of the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Single service items in the back storage area are is improperly stored on the ground.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The tiles outside and inside the walk-in cooler, and back storage area are all missing leaving the concrete exposed. This surface is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Floor and wall juncture in walk-in cooler is not coved.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     1. Black mold-like accumulations observed on the side of the outside wall of the freezer. 2. The pipe surrounding coming out of the freezer has an accumulation of a black/brown substance. 3. The wall next to the door frame that opens to the four compartment sink room is covered in a black mold-like substance.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

5. Jan 30, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED

     No label is provided on packaged cups of ice individually packaged at the facility.

     Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged food including the name and address of packaging facilitie(s).

     Code 3-201.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A box of fruit by the foot and some single use cups are stored on the floor in the back storage area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Food items and single use items were removed from the floor during inspection.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Flooring in front of coolers has been removed and is no longer smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

6. Jan 29, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED

     No label is provided on packaged cups of ice individually packaged at the facility.

     Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged food including the name and address of packaging facilitie(s).

     Code 3-201.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A box of fruit by the foot and some single use cups are stored on the floor in the back storage area.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Food items and single use items were removed from the floor during inspection.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION

     The warewashing sink is being used improperly for storage and is not accessible for proper sanitizing of utensils and equipment.

     Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for storage and ensure they are accessible for proper utensil and equipment sanitization.

     Code 4-501.16

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Walk in cooler ceiling is soiled.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Flooring in front of coolers has been removed and is no longer smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11