WELLS FARGO ARENA
233 CENTER ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 0
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Violations (4)
- 4-203.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: High heat mechanical warewashing machine temperature registering indicator measured beyond ±3 degrees F. of accuracy. Corrected by: Person in charge acquired an additional high heat temperature registering indicator.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
- 3-306.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Bowl of ready-to-eat muffins displayed in stand #107, not protected from the consumer via packaging, guards, display cases or other effective means. Corrected by: Person in charge moved the muffins to a back service counter area, away from the line of customers.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
- 2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several food employees in the kitchen did not have a hair restraint to effectively keep their hair from potentially contacting exposed food in stands #103, #104 and #115. Corrected by: Person in charge had the indicated employees put hats on.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Floor around a drain in stand #104 was not maintained in good repair. This was evidenced by cracking, chipping and missing pieces in the floor. As a result, the indicated area no longer appears to be smooth, easily cleanable or non-absorbent.
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.