HY-VEE - WEST DES MOINES #4
555 S 51ST ST, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- 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
The following item is a repeat risk factor violation. 29. Manager stated retraining will occur. Discussed open air coolers designed to maintain foods at 41°F or below not designed to cool food from ambient temperatures. Discussed review of submitted procedures. Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/1/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (2)
- 8-103.12(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 29 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Facility is not following submitted procedures for cooling of Sushi. All Sushi made today was placed in the freezer to rapidly cool before being placed in open air cooler to maintain a temperature of 41°F or below.
Risk Factors | P | Item 29
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Sushi observed cooling in equipment not designed to cool foods rapidly from ambient temperatures. Corrected By: Sushi was relocated to freezer to rapidly cool before being placed in open air cooler.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
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.