PHO REAL KITCHEN & BAR
200 4th ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Violations (3)
- 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle not identified with the common name of the solution. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the window cleaner spray bottle.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
- 2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food employee in the kitchen did not have a hair restraint to effectively keep their hair from potentially contacting exposed food. Corrected by: Person in charge had the employee put a hat on.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm has a build up of debris on the outside of salt and pepper shakers in the dining room. Photo attached.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
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.