EARLY BIRD
401 E Court AVE STE 300, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine. Complainant stated potential concerns regarding adulterated food/food from unsafe sources and general facility sanitation. Firm stated they were aware of the identified complaint. Management stated an HVAC vent was dripping onto two tables below, during certain outdoor weather conditions. Management stated they will not seat guests under those tables during such events and dehumidifiers have now been utilized to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Complaint is closed and verified.
Violations (5)
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand drying not provided at the dedicated handwashing sink on the cook line. Corrected by: Person in charge stocked paper towels at the indicated handwashing sink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two packages of raw ground pork stored over ready-to-eat turkey deli meat in the walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the raw ground pork to the shelf below the ready-to-eat food items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two sauces in the steam table on the cook line measured at 124.1 degrees F. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded both sauces.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle on the cook line not identified with the common name of the solution. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the spray bottle of degreaser.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
- 3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: White powder not identified with the common name of the ingredient, in a food storage container on the cook line. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the flour storage bin.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
Earlier inspections on file
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.