CENTRO RESTAURANT
1003 LOCUST ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 4, 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
Published report comment
Illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine. Firm stated they were aware of the identified complaint, however, they had not received any additional or similar complaints since. Establishment has a verifiable employee illness reporting policy procedure in place. Furthermore, management stated they had no ill employee call out of work during the timeframe specified, nor did the facility have any major disruptions in service. Based on discussions with management and direct observations of the firm, the complaint is closed and unverifiable. Discussions with the person in charge: Item #49: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action the person in charge stated they would increase the cleaning frequency of the soda gun holster in the bar. Additionally, management would verify/monitor effective cleaning is being completed by bar staff at an increased frequency. Items to review for the follow-up letter of correction: Item #39: Person in charge stated they would clean the identified ceiling area and install ceiling tiles to cover or shield any overhead lines from potential drips and submit photo documentation to the inspector after the work is completed. Item #55: Firm stated they would re-attach/fasten the bowing floor in the basement so that it is smooth, easily cleanable and standing water cannot pool in this area. Person in charge agreed to send photo documentation to the inspector after the repairs of the floor had taken place.
Violations (4)
- 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Knife stored in a dedicated handwashing sink in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge removed the knife from the sink and re-trained the food employee on storage of utensils.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-305.12
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food is being stored/prepared in the prep kitchen with an area of open ceiling and exposed utility lines.
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 the interior of the soda gun holster in the bar. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned the soda gun holster.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Floor in the walk-in cooler in the basement appears to be maintained in poor repair. This was evidenced by the floor bowing in the center of the cooler. As a result, it appears the floor is no longer smooth or easily cleanable and standing water may pool in this area. Photo attached
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.