KIPPY'S PLACE
364 N W MAIN, ELKHART, IA, 50073
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.