DRAGON HOUSE EAST

2470 E EUCLID, DES MOINES, IA, 50317

4 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: September 18, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 4
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

The following items are a repeat violation that requires long term corrective action: In order to achieve long-term compliance. Item #16 (Ice Machine): Lead kitchen staff will inspect the ice machine weekly using a phone camera to check hard to see internal areas and log each inspection. Item #23 (Proper Date Marking System): Management will implement a date marking system for all ready-to-eat, time and temperature control for safety foods held longer than 24 hours. Staff will label foods with the preparation or opening date and ensure items are discarded within seven days. Compliance will be checked on the weekly and a log will be maintained. A physical re-inspection will be conducted to assess compliance on a later date.

Violations (4)

4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The ice machine was observed with an accumulation of dark organic residue.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
The establishment lacks a date-marking system for ready-to-eat foods.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
4-302.12(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The establishment does not have a thin-probe thermometer available to measure the internal temperature of food items.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Unlabeled white powders were found in the facility. Corrected by: The person in charge labeled the white powders as salt, flour, and sugar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37

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.