CHICAGO SPEAKEASY
1520 EUCLID, DES MOINES, IA, 50313
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Routine inspection due to illness complaint received. Complaint unverifiable. Report item #5- 2017 Food Code 2-501.11 requires written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. This facility currently has procedures in place that are not written. A guidance document has been provided (attached to inspection report) to help the facility write procedures specific to this location. Manager agrees to implement a written procedure by 03/24/2026. Follow-up will be completed on or after 3/6/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (2)
- 2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: employee health policy could not be verified; guidance attached to report
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: grout worn between areas of floor tiles in kitchen; manager states floor is scheduled to be repaired
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.