IHOP #5329

4807 SE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50320

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 16, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted. The following violations are repeat risk factor violations. To ensure long-term compliance, the person in charge indicated that the following corrective measures will be implemented: Item: #16: Person in-charge discussed how she will implement a cleaning schedule. Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/26/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (6)

3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler shelving. Corrected by: Person in charge relocated the eggs to shelves in both the reach-in cooler and in walk-in cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: A wand mixer located on the server line was observed unclean with built-up residue. Corrected by: At the time of inspection, the person in charge cleaned and sanitized the wand mixer.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hash browns placed in the walk-in cooler to cool from ambient temperature were observed at 44.0°F. Corrected By: The person in charge voluntarily discarded four hash browns boxes that were not within required temperature control limits.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Observation: Multiple food items, including salsas, cut fruit, cheeses, and salad dressings, were observed at temperatures between 44.2°F and 46.3°F on the server line. Corrected By: The person in charge discarded all food items found out of temperature and decided to take the unit out of service until it is serviced.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Multiple food items, including salsas, cut fruit, cheeses, and salad dressings, were observed at temperatures between 44.2°F and 46.3°F on the server line. Corrected By: The person in charge discarded all food items found out of temperature and decided to take the unit out of service until it is serviced.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The facility is not following the cooling and storage instructions indicated on the hash- brown packaging. The product was observed stored without maintaining the required 1-inch spacing to allow adequate air circulation. Corrective by: The person in charge voluntarily discarded four boxes of hash browns.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33

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.