SIMON'S
5800 FRANKLIN, DES MOINES, IA, 50322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Report item #2 - The person in charge agrees to the following: 1) Register at least one individual with management and supervisory authority and responsibility for a certified food protection manager course or exam by 06/19/2026 AND provide the inspector with proof of registration such as a receipt or a forwarded email confirmation from the course provider upon registration. 2) Employ at least one certified food protection manager by 12/09/2026. Report item #16 - Owner called for service for dishmachine and stated they should arrive within the next half hour. Employees will manually sanitize until serviced and reaching 180*F. Discussion with owner regarding long term correction and compliance. Owner will submit written plan. Report item #22 - Discussion with owner regarding long term correction and compliance for cold holding units. Owner will submit written plan. Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/12/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (7)
- 4-203.12Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food thermometer not working
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
- 4-501.112Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: dishmachine not sanitizing
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation salad make table 44-46*F
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: food safety certificate has expired
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
- 4-302.13
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: temperature measuring device not available for dushmachine
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: water pooling on bottom of salad maketable
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food debris built up on shelving in kitchen; dust on shelving in dishroom; top of dishmachine not clean
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.