EL FOGON

5465 Mills Civic PKWY STE 101, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

3 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 16, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 3
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 1

Published report comment

Verified a current certified Food Protection Manager was on staff. Report item #15. This is a repeat violation. Manager agrees to train staff on the proper hierarchy of meat storage to prevent potential contamination. Guidance document issued. Report item #28. During inspection a bottle of personal medicine was observed stored in dish area. Manager agrees to designate area for staff to store personal items away from food and food contact surfaces. Report item #48. Test strips to test sanitizer levels could not be located during inspection. Manager agrees to purchase strips and make them available to test machine and three basin sink if needed.

Violations (3)

3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw chicken stored in grill drawer above raw beef and fish. Corrected by: Employee rearranged items.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
7-207.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Bottle of over the counter medications stored on dish machine. Corrected by: Manager put personal medications in designated area in office.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: NO test kit was available to test sanitizer a dish machine or three basin sink.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

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.