CHINA CAFÉ

5969 MERLE HAY RD STE B, Johnston, IA, 50131

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: November 20, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 1
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #23: Inspector discussed best practices for datemarking. Owner agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (6)

3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked chicken in main line prep cooler and freezer not datemarked. Corrected by: Chicken was dated during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Cooked shrimp in main line prep cooler and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler both cooling in tightly covered plastic containers. Corrected by: Lids were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large bag of cabbage stored on the floor of walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Bag was moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on main cook line. Corrected by: Bracelet was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
3-304.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Wiping cloth on main cook line not maintained in sanitizer between uses. Corrected by: Wiping cloth was placed back in sanitizer bucket during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large box of single service plastic bowls stored on floor in back storage area. Corrected by: Box was moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45

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.