POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
3831 8TH SW ST, ALTOONA, IA, 50009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 0
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of an illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Manager states small cooler on from line is currently not being used.
Violations (5)
- 2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee wearing bracelet while cooking chicken. Corrected by: Bracelet was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Scoop used for mashed potatoes stored in standing water. Corrected by: Scoop was removed from water and taken to dish area for warewashing during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Significant soda spill by bag-in-the box station. Areas under and around 3 compartment sink soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling vents above front counter area soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
- 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.