CHELSIE’S COURTYARD DINER

300 W MLK Parkway 170, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Not reported

Most recent inspection

Date: April 24, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: Not reported
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)

The full public report is still pending or needs source review. Any stored findings may be partial; an unknown total doesn't mean there were no violations.

Violations (5)

2-401.11Corrected on site
Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
--Observation: Open employee beverage stored next to food and clean equipment in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge removed the beverage from the area.
3-501.16(A)(2)Corrected on site
PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
--Observation: Cooked meat product left out at room temperature on the deli slicer during lunch service. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the food item.
3-501.17
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
--Observation: Establishment does not have a verifiable date-marking procedure in place.
4-601.11(A)
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
--Observation: Firm has a build-up of debris on the ice machine interior.
6-301.12Corrected on site
Hand drying provided
--Observation: Paper towels not stocked at a dedicated handwashing sink in the bar, Corrected by: Person in charge stocked paper towels at the time of the inspection.

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.