FAMOUS DAVE'S
1720 22ND ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 5, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Report item #5. 2017 Food Code 2-501.11 requires written procedures for employees to follow when responding tovomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. This facility currently has procedures in place that are not written. Guidance documents have been provided to help the facility write procedures specific to this location. Manager agrees to implement a written procedure by 11/15/2025. Follow-up will be completed on or after 11/15/2025 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (2)
- 2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No written norovirus clean up procedures available.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Salmon thawing in Reduced Oxygen Packaging still sealed. Corrected by: Manager had employee remove salmon from packaging.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
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.