POLK CITY PUB
217 W BROADWAY ST, Polk City, IA, 50226
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 6
Published report comment
This is a Routine Inspection for Polk City Pub in Polk City, Iowa. Long Term Corrective Action: 15: The manager stated that they would perform random spot checks to ensure that the items in the coolers are stored correctly.
Violations (7)
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food in one of the downstairs coolers and the preparation cooler in the kitchen. Corrected: The manager moved the raw shell eggs below the ready-to-eat foods during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The handle of the ice scoop was touching the ice at the start of the inspection. Corrected: The manager removed the ice scoop from the ice during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
- 4-903.11(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The ice buckets were stored on the floor in the basement.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 4-903.11(A)(C )
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: 2 boxes of single-use items (Cups & Straws) were stored on the floor in the basement.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
- 5-501.17, 6-202.14, 6-501.18, 6-501.19,
Iowa food code item 53 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: The men's and women's restroom doors no longer have a self-closing feature on the door. Observation: The Women's restroom does not have an enclosed trash can.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 53
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food debris and grease built up on walls, floor, sides/exteriors of equipment in the kitchen
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: In the basement and on the kitchen shelves, there is exposed wood that isn't easily cleanable.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.