TNT RESTAURANT
3452 MLK PKWY, Des Moines, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
4/21/2026: Complaint inspection regarding pest control. Complaint confirmed through conversation and pest records. Person in charge is aware of complaint, and voluntarily closing early today for deep cleaning and pest service application. They will remain closed tomorrow to continue cleaning. Person in charge will contact inspector to schedule inspection prior to reopening. A complete inspection will be conducted at that time. Copy of pest invoice will be emailed to inspector. Person in charge agrees to follow all recommendations from pest service, such as: - removing cardboard - placing wheels on freezer by the back door - removing all clutter and unnecessary items from facility - ensuring all doors are tight-fitting - seal holes in walls with non-foam sealer - cease use of "Raid" (and all other insecticides not approved for restaurants) 4/23/2026: Routine inspection. Facility reopened prior to inspection. No food prep during inspection. Employee states they are voluntarily closing to continue cleaning mop sink area and remove items that are not used. Manager agrees to submit photos to inspector prior to reopening. Discussion regarding correction and long term compliance of repeat violations: - hot holding - cold holding - date-marking - proper procedures for time as control on pho - housekeeping Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/3/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (9)
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: prepared pork with no temperature control 92*F Correction: employee transferred to cooler
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: shrimp sauce in reach-in next to dishmachine 44*F Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: numerous ready-to-eat foods not dated in coolers
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation: pho marked with incorrect discard time Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food storage containers not labeled
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
- 6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: insect observed on floor by reach-in cooler (4/21/2026); live insect on floor by mop sink (4/23/2026)
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
- 5-203.13
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: mop sink cannot be used due to storage of pots and pans; employee states they no longer use the pots and pans and agrees to remove them
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: excessive grease build-up on sides of fryers; hood filters not clean; food debris and grease on floors and under equipment (4/21/2026) Correction: facility closed on 4/22/2026 for cleaning
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.114
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: pots and pans no longer in use stored in mop sink
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.