BEVY'S TAVERN
1300 50th ST, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
The following item is a repeat risk factor violation. 22. Owner stated that the walk-in cooler will be used to cool house made food items to the required internal temperature prior to placing them in the cold make table. Follow-up will be completed on or after 3/26/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (5)
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: House made coleslaw observed with a cold holding temperature of 46.0°F. Corrected By: Food service employee stated the coleslaw was prepared 1.5 hours ago. Coleslaw was placed in freezer to cool rapidly within the timeframe allowed.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food service employee observed eating in food production area. Corrected By: Food service employee was reminded to eat in designated areas only.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
- 3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Several prepared food items in walk-in cooler observed uncovered.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-901.11
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cleaned glassware observed stacked and unable to airdry.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: In kitchen, two faucets are in disrepair.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51
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.