NATIONWIDE CAFE
1100 Locust ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 0
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Violations (2)
- 3-306.13(B)(C )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Buffet island in the self-service area was not provided with a suitable utensil that protects the food from possible contamination. Specifically, the baked pastries (scones) were set out on the counter without any additional serving utensil. Corrected by: Firm added a pair of tongs to the self-service area for removing pastries from the counter
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 39
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on the non-food contact surfaces of the small table mixer in the prep kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge had a food employee clean/sanitize the identified piece of equipment.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
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.