SAM'S FINE FOODS EGG ROLLS

3300 SW 9TH ST STE 4, Des Moines, IA, 50315

13 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 14, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 13
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 8
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine inspection. Complaint category: Illness. The manager reported no knowledge of the complaint and stated that no employees had reported illness. The manager also reported that no water or electrical outages, or equipment malfunctions, occurred during the time frame related to the complaint. The complaint was closed and determined to be unverifiable. The following is a repeat risk factor violation: Item #5. To achieve long-term compliance, the owner stated that they will develop and implement written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, train assigned staff on the procedures, and maintain signed employee acknowledgments. The owner voluntarily closed the establishment for the remainder of the evening to clean and relocate food items into the remaining functioning refrigeration units after one cooler was removed from service. The owner may resume operations at their discretion. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/24/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (13)

2-201.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have an employee health reporting process in place.
Risk Factors | P | Item 3
2-501.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning up vomit and other bodily fluid events.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: There was no soap available at the handwashing sink. Corrected by: Owner restocked hand soap during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(1)Critical
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw poultry, eggs, and beef were stored above produce in both reach-in coolers. Food items were re-arranged in both coolers.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food contact surfaces including prep tables, pans, containers, and cutting boards were heavily soiled throughout the establishment. Corrected: Owner removed all of the dishes to be rewashed and sanitized.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw poultry (53.5°F), fried chicken (53.6°F), cooked pork (48.2°F), and cooked rice (62.4°F) were stored in the reach-in cooler at elevated temperatures. Corrected by: Owner voluntarily discarded all raw meats and other foods found to be out of temperature during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility has no date-marking system in place. Corrected by: Owner dated all in-house cooked dishes at the time of inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
4-301.11Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Insufficient refrigeration space for daily prep needs; the establishment was found to require additional refrigeration units.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Establishment was found unclean throughout.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: White powders salt, flour, dry seasonings, and baking powder were found stored in bins without a name label.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
3-303.12
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: An overflowing bin of water found dripping onto various foods stored inside the reach-in cooler.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wet cleaning towels were found stored outside the sanitizing solution.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
7-209.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee personal-care items were stored throughout the establishment with no designated storage area. Corrected by: Owner placed all personal care items in a bin and stored them in a designated location.
Risk Factors | C | Item 28

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.