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FERNANDO'S MEXICAN GRILL

700 Locust ST STE B2, Des Moines, IA, 50309

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
September 4, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
1
Good Retail Practices findings
5

Violations (6)

  • 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Build-up of debris observed on the table mounted can opener and vegetable dicer in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge sent the two pieces of equipment to the dish station to be cleaned and sanitized.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 4-202.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Three red handled rubber spatulas in the prep kitchen area observed to have rough edges, were missing pieces and as a result may be difficult to clean and sanitize. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified spatulas.

    Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47

  • 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Facility could not provide a test kit to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer available on-site.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

  • 3-302.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Food storage container not identified with the common name of the food. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the flour bin.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37

  • 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Exterior of a food storage bin in the prep kitchen had a build-up of debris. Corrected by: Firm cleaned and sanitized the storage container.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

  • 6-501.16Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Mop/mop head stored directly in the mop bucket in between use in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge hung the mop to allow it to adequately dry after use.

    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.