HESSEN HAUS, THE
101 4TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Violations (3)
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand drying not available at a dedicated handwashing sink in the bar. Corrected by: Person in charge stocked paper towels at the indicated sink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 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. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the spatulas.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Establishment had quaternary and chlorine sanitizer test strips on-site, however, both packages stated they had expired.
Good Retail Practices | PF | 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.