POLK COUNTY JAIL

1985 NE 51ST PL, DES MOINES, IA, 50313

4 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: May 20, 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

Published report comment

Facility prepares food for inmate meals and also provides 1 meal per shift for jail staff. Kitchen also provides meals for Bridges residents that are on-site.

Violations (4)

3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Ruben soup for staff meal at 82*-85* in walk-in after 2 hours of cooling. Corrected by: Soup was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-306.11Critical
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Buns available for staff self-service not protected from contamination. Manager agrees to use alternate method for providing buns.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee preparing food for staff meals while wearing a watch and bracelet. Corrected by: Watch and bracelet were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Some areas of flooring around kettles that are not in good repair and not easily cleanable. Manager states floor repair is in next fiscal year budget.
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.