FAUSTINOS TAQUERIA
4944 Franklin AVE STE I, Des Moines, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- 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
8. Discussed proper hand wash with owner and he agreed to train staff and enforce. This will be confirmed at recheck. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/21/2025 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (4)
- 2-301.12Critical
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Staff member observed washing hands with gloves on.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 4-702.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Sanitation step not observed after cleaning of dishes. Corrected by: Dishwasher mixed sanitizer chlorine solution at proper concentration and began use of step.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)Critical
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Thawing of frozen meats observed on shelves in open air.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wiping clothes stored on counter between uses.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
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.