OTHER PLACE, THE
12401 UNIVERSITY AVE, CLIVE, IA, 50325
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
Routine inspection due to two non-illness complaints: - leaking roof - person in charge states the roof has been repaired; verified - sewage odor - person in charge states there is an odor after the grease trap gets cleaned, and complaint for odor was submitted at that same time; person in charge states there has not been sewage backed up; verified Report item #22 - Manager states service company will get here as soon as possible for coolers, possibly yet today; copy of report will be emailed to inspector. Discussion with manager regarding long term correction for cold holding. Facility will email correction plan to inspector within 10 days. Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/9/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (6)
- 3-501.14(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: pasta (fettucini and spaghetti) prepared yesterday was temping at 53-63*F in walk-in cooler Correction: manager voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: multiple cold tops not maintaining 41*F - pizza station 45-55*F (cheese 45*F, Canadian bacon 55*F) - sandwich/sub station 45-53*F (salami 53*F, ham 47*F, diced tomatoes 45*F, grinder meat 47*F, turkey 48*F) - grill drawers 46-48*F (corned beef 48*F, burgers 46*F) - hot side maketable cheese 46*F - salad cooler in server area 46*F Correction: manager directed food employees to discard foods above 41*F and called for service on coolers
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.18CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: pastas not discarded after seven days
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 3-501.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: pastas portioned and stacked in plastic pans prior to cooling to 41*F
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: ice buildup around walk-in freezer door and inside walk-in freezer
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: exteriors of bulk containers not clean; dough mixer not clean Observation: housekeeping needing attention - ceiling has dust buildup in kitchen; floors have food debris and pooling water in areas throughout kitchen
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.