EARLY BIRD
401 E Court AVE STE 300, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 20, 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
Discussions with the person in charge: Item(s) #29 & 32: Issued guidance documents regarding compliance with variances, specialized processes, reduced oxygen packaging criteria and HACCP plans. Reviewed labeling requirements with the person in charge for ROP food items: name of the food item, production date and time, held at 41.0 degrees F. or less during refrigerated storage and is removed from its package in the food establishment within 48 hours after packaging. Item #56: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action the person in charge stated they would re-train staff to separate/segregate all personal belongings from food, clean equipment and linens.
Violations (4)
- 3-502.12(B)(3),(D)(2)(h),(E )(3),(F)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 29 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Inspector observed 2 bags of ROP breakfast gravy in the kitchen walk-in cooler held for more than 48 hours. Specifically, the bags appeared to have been sealed on 2-16 and had a 7 day discard date of 2--22. Furthermore, the bags did not include the time the bags were sealed. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the two bags of breakfast gravy.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 29
- 8-103.13CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 32 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility has not submitted a variance request to the Department for reduced oxygen packaging potentially hazardous food items and maintaining them for more than 48 hours. Corrected by: Person in charge stated the firm would operate within the specified parameters outlined in 3-502.12 that do not require a HACCP plan or variance for reduced oxygen packaging.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 32
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Ice scoop handle in the bar in direct contact with ice in the storage bin. Corrected by: Person in charge removed the scoop from the ice bin.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
- 6-403.11, 6-501.110Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Employee personal belongings stored on an active prep table in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the employee clothing articles to the office.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.