MARISCOS EL CAPITAN

6050 SE 14th ST, Des Moines, IA, 50320

7 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: December 12, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 7
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 6
Good Retail Practices findings: 1

Published report comment

Discussions: Item #2: Person in charge agrees to the following: i. A minimum of one employee will be a Certified Food Protection Manager no later than 6/11/2026. ii. Register at least one individual with management and supervisory authority and responsibility for a certified food protection manager course or exam by 12/22/2025. iii. Provide the inspector with proof of registration such as a receipt or a forwarded email confirmation from the course provider upon registration. A certificate of course completion may also be provided. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/22/2025 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (7)

3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cooked octopus stored in drawer cooker under the grill on the front line was observed at 60 degrees. Corrected by: Person in charge restored power to the unit and covered the products in fresh ice to rapidly chill.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Establishment does not have a means to measure the chlorine concentration of the dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have a written site-specific Norovirus cleanup procedure.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have signed employee health reporting agreements for all food staff.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw chicken stored above fish in the walk-n cooler. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the chicken to the bottom shelf of the walk-in cooler.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
6-301.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand washing sink nearest the kitchen entrance is not quipped with signage. Corrected by: Person in charge placed signage at the hand washing sink at the time of the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not currently employ a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Risk Factors | C | Item 2

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.