JR'S SOUTH PORK RANCH
3000 E Grand Ave. Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 50317
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 12, 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
Published report comment
Firm inspected during the 2026 Iowa State Fair.
Violations (3)
- 2-103.11(O)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm could not provide a verifiable manner in which employees were being trained on illness reporting. Corrected by: Firm trained staff at the time of inspection and had all food handlers available review and sign employee illness reporting policy agreements.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several food employees in the kitchen did not have hair restraints on to effectively keep their hair from potentially contacting exposed food. Corrected by: Person in charge had the indicated food handlers put on hats.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mops/mop heads stored directly in the mop sink in between use in the janitorial closet. Corrected by: Person in charge hung the mops to allow them to adequately dry after use.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.