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KIPPY'S PLACE

364 N W MAIN, ELKHART, IA, 50073

7 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
March 26, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
3
Good Retail Practices findings
4

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of a non-illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable.

Violations (7)

  • 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Food employee failed to change gloves and wash hands after handling raw chicken. Corrected by: Food employee changed gloves and washed hands during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 8

  • 6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Paper towels not available at bar handsink. Corrected by: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 10

  • 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Cooked onion rings holding at 77* next to grill. Corrected by: Onion rings were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 21

  • 3-304.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Food utensils on main cook line stored in standing water. Corrected by: Utensils were removed from the water and taken to dish room for warewashing during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43

  • 4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Large box of single service to-go containers stored on floor in back storage area. Corrected by: Box was moved off the floor during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45

  • 6-501.16Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Mop stored in soiled mop water. Corrected by: mop was removed from the water during the inspection and hung up to air dry.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

  • Iowa Code Section 137F

    Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Most recent inspection report not posted.

    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.