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1240 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50316

7 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
September 17, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
1
Good Retail Practices findings
6

Violations (7)

  • 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Chlorine test kit expired.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

  • 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Hand sink basin with sponge stored inside. Corrected by: Basin made clear.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 10

  • 5-103.11, 5-103.12Critical

    Iowa food code item 50 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Water pressure at hand sink in low though useable.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 50

  • 5-403.12

    Iowa food code item 52 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Drain from heating and cooling system directed into a mop bucket in rear storage room.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 52

  • 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13

    Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Dried food observed on outside of lid for rice container.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

  • 6-202.15

    Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Rear door with visible gap.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38

  • 3-304.13

    Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Towel used as cover for food in cooler.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39

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.