THE SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER - DSM

133 E 2ND ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: January 9, 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

Pre-opening inspection conducted in reference to an application received by the Department. Food Service Establishment License is APPROVED. SCOPE OF BUSINESS: Firm will operate full-service cafeteria. Menu offerings include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Establishment appears to be equipped to cook, hot/cold hold and re-heat food items. Facility can serves around 55-65 individuals daily. LIMITATIONS: Person in charge agrees to contact the inspector prior to any major changes in scope of business, menu offerings or remodel of the facility. CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER: Firm has an active certified food protection manager at this location. Firm has been made aware of the basic food code requirements applicable to their establishment and current operation. Person in charge understands the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with those requirements. If a subsequent on-site inspection reveals non-compliance with regulations, the permit holder agrees to bring violations into full compliance within the time-frame specified in the Iowa Food Code.

Violations (5)

2-103.11(O)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment could not provide a verifiable manner in which employees are trained on illness reporting. Corrected by: Firm provided training regarding illness reporting and employee illness agreements were signed. Management stated these documents will be maintained on-site.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
2-501.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility could not provide written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Corrected by: Person in charge created a bodily fluid clean-up kit that included written procedures for employees to follow in the event of an incident.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Two chemical spray bottles in the kitchen not identified with the common names of the solutions. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the chemicals.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
4-202.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Three rubber spatulas in the prep kitchen area observed to have rough edges, were missing pieces and as a result may be difficult to clean and sanitize. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified spatulas.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
Iowa Code Section 137FCriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Firm operating without a valid license. Corrected by: Establishment submitted an application, license fee and applicable penalty fees. As a result of this and the inspection, the license is approved.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 57

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.