WAVELAND CAFE
4706 UNIVERSITY, DES MOINES, IA, 50311
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 0
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
57. Person in charge agrees to renew their food license within 5 business days. They understand that they must communicate with the DIA office to ensure all penalty fees are paid at the time of renewal.
Violations (2)
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Damaged ceiling tiles in food storage.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility operating with an expired license.
Good Retail Practices | C | 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.