GOOD EATINS

5418 DOUGLAS AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50310

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: December 18, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 8
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

1. 16. 48. Facility has set up a well in two well sink to complete wash, rinse and sanitation step n this temporary arrangement for the remainder of the day. A repair service has been contacted to ensure the dish machine is functioning according to requirements with a sanitation step. Recheck will occur on this violation within 24 hours. 2. The person in charge agrees to the following: i. All employees designated as the person in charge will be certified food protection managers by 06/17/2026. ii. Register all employees designated as the person in charge for a certified food protection manager course or exam by 12/28/2025. iii. Provide the inspector with proof of registration such as a receipt or a forwarded email confirmation from the course provider upon registration. A certificate of course completion may also be provided. All future employees designated as the person in charge will be a certified food protection manager. 6. Proper storage of employee food and beverages was discussed. 10. Proper availability of hand wash only sinks was discussed. 12. Discussed proper receiving requirements. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/28/2025 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

2-102.11(A)(B)(C)(1) &(C)(4-16)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Person in charge not able to demonstrate sanitation step without discussion.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
2-103.11(A)-(N) &(P)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Staff not ensuring temperatures of food received, not ensuring sanitation step.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ground beef and raw shell eggs observed stored above cooked and cooler ready to eat food. Corrected by: Products moved to proper storage at inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-702.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ware washing and storage observed occurring with no sanitation step occurring. Facility set up second well of two well sink being used to clean dishes with a chlorine sanitizer for temporary use.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-301.12Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Three well ware washing sink not available.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
5-205.11Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: All hand wash sinks in back of house areas obstructed from access. Corrected by: One sink in kitchen made clear by moving items in basin and another by moving chair.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-202.11(F)Critical
Iowa food code item 12 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Soft cheese stated delivered prior to lunch stored in non operational walk in room.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 12
3-101.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cheese observed with damaged or discolored inside clear sealed packaging. Corrected by: Product voluntarily discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 13
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The facility is found in violation of Code 2-102.11 (or 2-103.11) of the 2017 Food Code and all employees designated as the person in charge are not certified food protection managers.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
2-401.11
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee food and drinks observed in food preparation area on counters and make tables with utensils and no lids.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
4-501.14, 4-501.15, 4-501.16, 4-501.18
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mechanical dish machine not able to demonstrate function.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48

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.