THE PIZZA BAR

1225 COPPER CREEK DR STE A, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: April 2, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

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. Follow-up will be completed on or after 4/12/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (6)

3-501.18Critical
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked meatballs, cooked chicken in prep coolers and walk-in cooler that have exceeded 7 day requirement. Corrected by: Both chicken and meatballs were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
3-501.19(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Written procedure not available for using time as a public health control on pizza slices.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
3-501.19(B)(2)&(C )(2-3)Critical
Iowa food code item 24 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Time in which pizza slices are prepared is not being monitored.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 24
3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Rubber scrapers stored in standing water on main cook line. Corrected by: Rubber scrapers were removed from water and taken to dish room for cleaning and sanitizing during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:License not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
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.