HY-VEE - DES MOINES #1
3330 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, DES MOINES, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
All foodservice has ceased at this location. Produce department cuts/packages produce. There is no longer a meat counter; meat department will wrap meat occasionally for orders. Report item #48 - Produce department has handsink and produce wash sink, and neither are approved for warewashing. Person in charge agrees to require food employees to take all items over to the dishroom in former kitchen area for proper wash/rinse/sanitize. Discussion regarding moving dishwasher from former kitchen dishroom to produce department. Letter of correction required Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/26/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (4)
- 4-702.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: utensils and cutting boards are not being sanitized in produce department
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 4-702.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: no sanitizer on-site Correction: manager is sending service manager pick up at warehouse this afternoon
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 4-301.12Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: no warewashing facilities in produce department
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: back door not tight-fitting
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
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.