TA' CHIDO CANTINA
409 Court AVE, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Non-illness complaint inspection conducted in conjunction with a routine. Complainant stated potential concerns regarding adulterated foods/foods from unsafe sources and general facility sanitation. Person in charge stated they were not aware of the identified complaint. Furthermore, the establishment maintains they have not received any additional or similar complaints since. The general facility sanitation portion of the complaint is closed and verified. Items to review for the follow-up physical recheck: Item #10: Firm agreed to post handwashing signage at dedicated handwashing stations in restrooms that employees may use. Item #23: Person in charge stated they would implement a verifiable date-marking procedure to include the date of production on all scratch made food items. Item #38: Discusses with the person in charge closing the door completely when not open, repairing the door if needed and/or replacing the weather stipping to create a tight-fitting door to the exterior. Item #45: Discussed with the person in charge keeping linens, clean equipment, utensils and other items off the floor and on dedicated storage racks, shelves, tables, etc. Item #49: Person in charge stated they would clean and sanitize door handles, the top of the ice machine and the bar rails. Furthermore, staff would clean these areas at an increased frequency. Item #55: Person in charge stated they would work on cleaning and/or repairing the ceiliing in the walk-in cooler. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/7/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (7)
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand drying not provided at a dedicated handwashing sink in the kitchen. Corrected by: Paper towels were stocked at the indicated sink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-501.17Critical
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have a verifiable date-marking procedure in place. This was evidenced by scratch made sauces, salsa and other prepped items not being labeled with the date of production and/or discard date.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 4-903.11(A)(C )
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: A number of items were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler, below the 3 compartment manual warewashing sink and in the FOH near the bar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm has a build-up of debris on door handles in the kitchen, on top of the ice machine and in the bar rails.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Ceiling in the walk-in cooler does not appear to be maintained in good repair. This was evidenced by a build-up of debris, damaged ceiling tiles and buckets below the ceiling in two different areas catching leaks/dripping water.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Air gap observed at the base of the garage door to the exterior located on top of the bar. Photo attached.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
- 6-301.14
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Handwashing signage not posted in a restroom that employees may use.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
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.