BAR NICO
428 E Locust ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 27, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Violations (4)
- 3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw meat stored directly over fish in a reach-in cooler in the basement. Corrected by: Person in charge rearranged the cooler so the meat products were below the seafood item.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 7-201.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chemical (stainless steel spray) stored on a shelf among food items, in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the chemical to a dedicated storage area away from any food items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
- 6-301.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Handwashing signage not posted in a restroom (men's room) that employees may use. Corrected by: Person in charge posted handwashing signage at the indicated sink.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Soda gun holster had a build-up of of debris. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the soda gun holster.
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.