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NOW OR LATER RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

3750 E UNIVERSITY, DES MOINES, IA, 50317

4 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
July 8, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
2
Good Retail Practices findings
2

Published report comment

The person in charge requested clarification regarding date-marking (#23) procedures for frozen in-house prepared dishes. Proper procedures for labeling frozen dishes and assigning a new use-by date when removed from the freezer were discussed. Date-marking guidance documents were provided. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/18/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (4)

  • 4-601.11(A)Critical

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: The interior surfaces of the ice machine found unclean.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Salmon in intact oxygen-reduced packaging was found thawing in the reach-in cooler. Corrected by: Staff cut a slit in each package.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35

  • 3-302.11(A)(3-9)Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: Multiple containers of in-house cooked dishes and sauces were stored uncovered beneath the fans in the walk-in freezer. Corrected by: Person in-charge covered the food containers at the time of inspection.

    Risk Factors | C | Item 15

  • 3-304.14Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: Wiping towels used on food-contact surfaces were stored outside of sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected by: Person in charge placed wiping towels in a sanitizer bucket.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

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.