A C HOTEL/THE REPUBLIC ON GRAND
401 E Grand AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Violations (4)
- 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two chemical spray bottles in the upstairs bar, not identified with the common name(s) of the solutions. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the glass cleaner spray bottles.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
- 4-202.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Three red handled rubber spatulas in the prep kitchen observed to have rough edges, were missing pieces and as a result may be difficult to clean and sanitize. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified spatulas.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on a shelf where plates are stored and directly over a make table in the upstairs kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the identified shelf.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 5-501.110-116, 5-502.11-12, 5-503.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 54 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility has a build-up of debris and garbage on the ground in the refuse enclosure area outside. Corrected by: Person in charge removed/discarded all debris on the ground in the dumpster enclosure.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 54
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.