PATIANCE'S AFRICAN CUISINE
3811 Douglas AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 8
Violations (10)
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Chlorine test strips not available.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ho hand soap at inspection. Corrected by: Hand soap provided.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Bare hand contact when handling cooked fish. Corrected by: Cook agreed to wear gloves.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
- 6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Droppings observed in facility.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
- 3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer between uses.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
- 4-903.11(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Clean utensils not stored inverted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Heavy soil observed throughout.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Hoods observed with heavy build up.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
- 3-501.15(B)
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food cooling on counter in sealed containers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 33
- 6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Back screen not closed.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
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.