DRAGON PHO AND BOBA
270 W 1st Street, Grimes, IA, 50111
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Routine inspection due to illness complaint received. Complaint unverifiable. Discussion with manager regarding housekeeping. Follow-up will be completed on or after 1/18/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (9)
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: raw beef stored above sprouts in maketable cooler Observation: raw beef stored above produce in upright cooler
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Pepsi cooler used for food storage is not operational with temperature controlled for safety foods foods (butter, sprouts) still stored in unit Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: temperature controlled foods held under refrigeration for more than 24 hours are not dated
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-603.11Critical
Iowa food code item 25 (Risk Factors)
Observation: menu does not contain consumer advisory
Risk Factors | PF | Item 25
- 3-603.11Critical
Iowa food code item 25 (Risk Factors)
Observation: menu does not identify foods available undercooked
Risk Factors | PF | Item 25
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: tub of beef thawing under three compartment sink Correction: employee transferred to refrigerator
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: quat test kit not available
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: floors not clean in kitchen under equipment, in drains, along walls, in doorway Observation: walls not clean behind sinks/equipment in kitchen Observation: hood filters have grease buildup
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.111(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: suspected rodent droppings observed on storage shelf used for food containers/utensils
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
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.