EXILE BREWING COMPANY

1514 WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309

4 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: March 11, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 4
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 1

Published report comment

Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine. Complainant stated potential concerns regarding general facility sanitation. Person in charge stated they were aware of the identified complaint, however, they had not received any additional or similar complaints since. Based on discussions with management the complaint is closed and verified.

Violations (4)

3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Packages of raw meats (brats and bison burgers) stored among and over ready-to-eat sauces in a reach-in cooler on the cook line. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge moved both proteins to the walk-in cooler and stored them with the other raw proteins.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle in the dish station not identified with the common name of the solution. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the sanitizer spray bottle.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee beverages observed on both a deli slicer and active cutting board in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the beverages to a separated/segregated area away from food.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
6-501.12, 6-501.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Build-up of debris observed on the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Person in charge had the indicated ceiling area cleaned and sanitized.
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.