JUDGES DSM
208 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- 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
Items to review for the follow-up letter of correction: Item #3: Person in charge stated they would submit photo documentation to the inspector of a verifiable manner in place for employee illness reporting. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/19/2025 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (3)
- 2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment could not provide a verifiable manner in which employees are being trained on illness reporting.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mop/mop head stored directly in the mop sink in between use in the janitorial closet. Corrected by: Person in charge hung the mop to allow it to adequately dry after use.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-403.11, 6-501.110Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Employee personal belongings stored directly over clean equipment and food in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the employee clothing items to a designated storage area.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
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.