WALNUT, THE
1417 Walnut ST STE A, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Items to review for the follow-up letter of correction: Item #16: Person in charge stated they would clean and sanitize the ice machine interior and submit photo documentation to the inspector after cleaning. Item #48: Firm stated they would acquire both test kits and send photos when they are available on-site for use. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/25/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (4)
- 3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food employee handling ready-to-eat food item (produce) with their bare hands. Corrected by: Person in charge voluntarily discarded the food item, washed their hands and put on glvoes.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
- 4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ice machine interior has a build-up of debris.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Packages of raw proteins observed to be thawing in standing water in a prep sink. Corrected by: Product was still frozen to touch. Person in charge turned on running water below 70 degrees F. at a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Quaternary and chlorine sanitizer test kits not available to measure the sanitizer concentration.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
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.