BIG GROVE BREWERY DES MOINES
555 17th ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 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)
- 4-202.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wooden spoon in the prep kitchen area observed to have rough edges, missing pieces and as a result may be difficult to clean and sanitize. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified utensil.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had a quaternary sanitizer test kit to measure the sanitizer concentration, however, it appeared to have expired in 2024.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Open employee beverage observed in a food production area. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified drink.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on the ceiling around an HVAC vent by the dish station.
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.