LA CUSCATLECA
1240 E 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50316
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.