FERNANDO'S MEXICAN GRILL
700 Locust ST STE B2, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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.