TIPSY CROW TAVERN
102 3RD ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 6
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Items to review for the follow-up physical recheck: Item #3: Person in charge stated they would implement a verifiable manner in which employees are being trained on illness reporting for the inspector to review upon return. Item #48: Firm stated they would acquire test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration. Item #55: Person in charge stated he would replace the missing ceiling tiles. Discussions with the person in charge: *Firm has kitchen equipment in a small enclave on the outdoor patio. This station does not have a handwashing station. Person in charge stated they have not used this area in 2026. Firm is not permitted to prepare or serve food in this area, at this time. Firm agreed to contact the inspector for an additional inspection for prior approval to serving food in this area. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/18/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (13)
- 2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment could not provide a verifiable manner in which employees are being trained on illness reporting.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm had a container of garlic parmesan and wing sauce left out at room temperature overnight. However, both packages state, "refrigerate after opening". Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Several scratch made items in the reach-in coolers not date-marked. This included cooked ground beef, refried beans, salsa and queso. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified food items.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food items held past 7 days in the reach-in coolers on the cook line. This included cooked rice (6-18) and cooked meat (6-23). Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Test strips not available to measure the chlorine sanitizer concentration.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand drying not provided at the dedicated handwashing sinks in the kitchen and dish station. Corrected by: Person in charge stocked paper towels at both handwashing stations.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-101.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm had a package of cream cheese in a reach-in cooler in the prep kitchen that no longer appeared to be safe to consume. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the identified food item.
Risk Factors | P | Item 13
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Firm had a build-up of debris on the table mounted can opener and on the interior of the microwave. Corrected by: Person in charge cleaned and sanitized both pieces of equipment.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food in the walk-in cooler measured at 45.6 degrees F. This included: cut cabbage, scratch made salsas and cheese products. Photo attached. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded all identified foods.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 6-301.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Handwashing signage not posted in the restroom that employees may use. Corrected by: Person in charge posted handwashing signage.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen drop ceiling, over an area where food is open and exposed to the environment.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cases of single use articles stored directly on the floor in the expo station area. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the single use articles to dedicated storage spaces off of the floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
- 4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Walk-in cooler does not appear to be maintained in good repair. This was evidenced by the unit holding at 45.0 degrees F. Corrected by: Person in charge had the unit serviced/repaired by a third party technician at the time of the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
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.