SINGLESPEED BREWING CO

303 Scott AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50309

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 21, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 5
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

Discussions with the person in charge: Item #16: Repeat violation - For long term corrective action, the person in charge stated staff would be re-trained on cleaning frequency of equipment, furthermore, management agreed to audit employee/kitchen cleaning practices to ensure effective cleaning procedures and frequency of cleaning the direct food contact surface(s).

Violations (5)

5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Linens stored in a dedicated handwash sink in the bar. Corrected by: Person in charge removed the hand towels from the handwashing sink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Table mounted can opener in the prep kitchen had a build-up of what appeared to be food debris. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge sent the piece of equipment to the dish station to be cleaned and sanitized.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chemical spray bottles not identified with the common names of the solutions. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the sanitizer and degreaser spray bottles.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm had chlorine sanitizer test strips to measure the chemical concentration in the mechanical warewashing machines, however, the test kits appeared to have expired in 2025.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Food storage container not identified with the common name of the ingredient. Corrected by: Person in charge labeled the flour container.
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.