OLYMPIC FLAME RESTAURANT
514 E GRAND, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Violations (4)
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment did not have a verifiable date-marking procedure in place. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled all prepared items with the date of production.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several cases of food stored directly on the floor on the cook line. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the food items to a dedicated storage area/shelf.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-202.14, .15, .16, .17, .18, .15, .18Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Stand-up reach-in cooler handle in the kitchen covered with duct tape. This material may be hard-to-clean and could result in the attraction/harborage of pests or allow for the growth of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms. Corrected by: Person in charge removed the duct taped and handle from the reach-in cooler.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
- 4-101.19Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Build-up of debris on carboard being utilized as a shelf liner in dry storage. Corrected by: Person in charge had the cardboard removed and discarded.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
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.