RENAISSANCE DES MOINES SAVERY HOTEL
401 Locust ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Items to review for the follow-up physical recheck: Item #24 (3-501.19(A)): Firm agreed to implement/prepare written procedures in advance for using time as a control for half & half at the coffee station. Item #24 (3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)): Person in charge stated they would log and/or label the half & half to indicate when it was removed from temperature control and/or when it is to be discarded. Item #25: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action the person in charge stated they would correct/update all menus to include notations for all items prepared raw or undercooked. Furthermore, management stated they would review all future menus prior to printing and re-train staff on the requirements for menus and consumer advisory information requirements. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/3/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (9)
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand drying not provided at dedicated handwashing sinks in the prep kitchen and bar. Corrected by: Food employees stocked paper towels at both indicated handwashing stations.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several made from scratch food items appeared to be held past 7 days. This included the following: pickled red onions (7-14), a second container of pickled red onions (8-2), fondue (8-5), cooked pasta (8-13) and roasted garlic (8-2). Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded all identified food items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 3-501.19(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Written procedures not prepared in advance for items identified as using time as a control in place of temperature for safety. Specifically, a container of half & half is set out at room temperature in a coffee self-service area.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
- 3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Potentially hazardous food items under time as a control procedures not properly labeled with the time they were removed from temperature control and/or the time they are to be discarded.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
- 3-603.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 25 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Menus do not disclose which items can be served raw or undercooked. This includes both burgers on the Revelry menus and eggs cooked to order on the breakfast a la carte menus.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 25
- 3-306.13(B)(C )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Buffet island in the self-service area was not provided with suitable utensils that protect the food from possible contamination. Specifically, the ready-to-eat apples were set out on the counter without any additional serving utensil. Corrected by: Firm added tongs to the self-service area for removing apples from the counter.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 39
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Soda gun holster in the bar had a build-up of debris. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized the soda gun holster.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 4-801.11, 4-802.11, 4803.11, 4-903.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several packages of clean linens stored directly on the floor in a closet near the server station. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the linens to a dedicated storage area off of the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Spray bottle not identified with the common name of the solution. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the spray bottle containing cider vinegar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
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.