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555 17th ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
December 3, 2025
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
3
Good Retail Practices findings
2

Violations (5)

  • 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Chemical spray bottle in the kitchen not identified with the common name of the solution. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the unidentified solution.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 28

  • 3-404.11(B)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 29 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Firm is packaging orange juice at the establishment intended for consumption off site that is not treated to yield a 5-log reduction and the bottles/labels did not contain the warning statement for highly susceptible populations. Corrected by: Person in charge applied a new sticker containing the consumer advisory warning for juice bottles, the new label stated the following, "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems".

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 29

  • 2-401.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Open employee beverage stored over food in a reach-in cooler on the cook line. Additionally, an employee meal and beverage was stored over unwrapped single-use articles in the dry storage area. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the employee food and beverage items to a separate/designated area away from any food or single-use articles.

    Risk Factors | C | Item 6

  • 3-302.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Two food storage containers in the kitchen containing powders, not identified with the common names of the ingredients. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the sugar and polenta food storage bins.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37

  • 4-201.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Whisk in-use on the cook line was maintained in poor repair. This was evidenced by the missing handle. As a result, this utensil may be difficult to clean. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the spatula.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

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.