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3811 Douglas AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50310

10 cited findings

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.