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4700 UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50311
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 0
Published report comment
Routine inspection conducted with Illness Complaint during an Environmental Assessment after allegation of illness. Facility was not aware of complaint. Stated no staff reporting ill or excluded in prior two weeks. No water, power, or equipment interruptions in prior two weeks. Complaint Investigation Ongoing.
Violations (2)
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cooked bacon dated 4/29, on site prepared sauce dated 4/7. Corrected by: Product voluntarily discarded.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 6-301.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employees must wash hands sign not posted by restroom hand sink. Corrected by: Facility printed and agreed to post signage.
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.