PERKINS FAMILY RESTAURANT #1033
2425 E EUCLID, DES MOINES, IA, 50317
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine inspection. Complaint received by the Department on 11/06/2025 regarding contaminated equipment/cross-contamination and general facility sanitation. Person in charge was unaware of complaint. Based on Item #16, #55- The complaint is VERIFIED. The following item is a repeat risk factor violation- Item #22. The owner will implement the following long-term corrective actions: Person in charge will conduct periodic monitoring of the cooling units to ensure proper temperatures are maintained and will maintain a log documenting the monitoring results. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/17/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (6)
- 4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The interior of the ice machine located in the back of the kitchen was unclean.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cut lettuce found at 51.8°F, and sliced tomatoes were observed at 61.5°F in both countertop prep coolers. Corrected by: All items that were out of temperature were voluntarily discarded. One of the prep coolers was removed from service and will be serviced at a later date.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Meatloaf and cooked chicken prepared on 6/29/2026 and labeled with a discard date of 7/3/2026 were observed stored in the first reach-in cooler. Additionally, portioned containers of cooked garnishes and sauces prepared between 6/26/2026 and 6/29/2026 were observed stored in the second reach-in cooler past discard date. Corrected by: All food items exceeding the allowable discard date were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation: The facility is using time as a public health control for pancake batter; however, the facility did not have a method to monitor, how long the batter has been out of temperature. Corrected by: Person in Charge intends to use time as a public health control and will maintain written procedures identifying the start time, discard time, and process.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Salmon packaged in reduced oxygen packaging was observed thawing in the walk-in cooler. The package seals had not been opened. Corrected by: Person in-charge voluntarily discarded both packages of salmon, as the date thawing began could not be verified.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility floors, walls, and baseboards were found to be unclean.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.