EL RINCON LATINO
2128 Indianola AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 21, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 1
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 0
Published report comment
Pre-opening inspection conducted due to past due fees being paid. License is APPROVED. Scope of business: Establishment is a bakery that also serves tacos and various entrees and sides directly to the consumer. Establishment currently has the means to cook, reheat, hot hold, cold hold, and cool in small batches. Limitations: Establishment does not have the means to cool large batches of food at this time. Extensive changes to the menu or scope of business require prior inspector approval. Certified Food Protection Manager: Establishment currently employs a CFPM Discussions: Item #10: For long term corrective action person in charge agrees to install permanent signage and will check on a routine basis to ensure all and washing signage stay posted. Firm has been made aware of the basic food code requirements applicable to their establishment and current operation. Person in charge understands the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with those requirements. If a subsequent on-site inspection reveals non- compliance with regulations, the permit holder agrees to bring violations into full compliance within the time-frame specified in the Iowa Food Code.
Violations (1)
- 6-301.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No hand washing signage present at hand sink in main kitchen prep area. Corrected by: Person in charge placed signage at the time of the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
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.