TEXAS ROADHOUSE

8744 NORTHPARK DR, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131

3 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: February 13, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 3
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 1
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of an illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Discussions with Management. Item #8: Inspector discussed best practices for handwashing with GM. GM agrees to do additional training with food employees.

Violations (3)

2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee on main cook line failed to wash hands between glove change. Corrected by: Food employee washed hands during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling tile missing about main ccok line and above back prep line.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling vent cover missing above dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56

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.