A DONG RESTURANT

1511 HIGH ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 14, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 5
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

Items to review for the follow-up risk control plan: Item #23: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action firm agreed to re-train staff on date-marking procedures. Furthermore, management agreed audit coolers at an increased frequency, complete logs daily (when operational) and submit photo documentation to the inspector on a weekly basis. This includes both photos of the log and coolers showing examples of food items being labeled. Inspector to return to the facility for verification purposes to ensure firm has effectively implemented a lasting date-marking procedure policy. Discussions with the person in charge: Item #16: Inspector to return to the facility to verify the ice machine interior has been cleaned and sanitized, person in charge stated the firm would clean/sanitize the unit today. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/24/2026 by Follow Up-Risk Control Plan.

Violations (5)

4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ice machine interior had a build-up of debris.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm does not have a verifiable date-marking procedure in place. This was evidenced by food items in both the walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers not being identified with the date of production and/or the date to discard the product(s). Items included, but not limited to the following: as meats, cut produce, scratch made sauces and cooked rice.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Two containers with white powders not identified with the common names of the ingredients. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the flour storage containers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Containers of prepped food (open/exposed to the environment), stored directly on the floor in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the food storage containers to shelves and tables, off of the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
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 multiple reach-in coolers and microwave handles and/or exterior doors. Corrected by: Person in charge had a food employee clean and sanitize all identified reach-in coolers and microwaves.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

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.