QUINTON'S BAR & DELI
506 E GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
Item #49: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action the person in charge stated the soda gun holsters would be cleaned and sanitized at an increased frequency, with additional management oversight to confirm/verify effective cleanliness.
Violations (6)
- 3-101.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Limes in the kitchen walk-in cooler no longer appeared to be safe or unadulterated. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the limes.
Risk Factors | P | Item 13
- 4-101.19Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Aluminum foil being utilized as a "shelf-liner" with a build-up of debris on the cook line. Corrected by: Person in charge removed and discarded the aluminum foil.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
- 4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Door seal maintained in poor repair/damaged on the chest freezer in the prep kitchen.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Build-up of debris observed in the soda gun holsters in the bar. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the soda gun holsters.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Mop/mop head stored directly in the mop sink in between use in the kitchen. Corrected by: Person in charge hung the mop to allow it to adequately dry after use.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on the floor, underneath equipment on the cook line. Photo attached.
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.