ELEVATE NUTRITION LLC

415 Center place SW, Altoona, IA, 50009

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: February 26, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 1
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of a non-illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Protein balls are mini donuts are prepared on-site.

Violations (6)

4-702.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Quat sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink not strong enough. Corrected by: Sanitizer was changed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-602.11(A),(B)(1-4 & 6-7),(C )
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Packaged protein balls not albeled with ingredient and allergen information.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
4-903.11(A)(C )
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large box of plastic cups stored on the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
4-603.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils not being rinsed after washing and prior to sanitizing. Corrected by: Owner agrees to change warewashing sequence immediately.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
4-204.119, 4-204.120
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice bucket not stored sloped to drain.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Most recent inspection report not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57

Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.