SAKURA SUSHI INC.

1960 GRAND AVE STE 11, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: April 20, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

Inspection conducted in reference to an illness complaint. Manager was not aware of the complaint. Manager stated that there has been no equipment issues over the previous two weeks. Manager stated that the facility has not experienced any disruption in electricity or water in the specified time frame. Establishment has an employee health policy in place and Manager stated that there have been no employees report to work ill in the previous two weeks. The following items are repeat risk factor violations: 8. Owner stated she will use the supplied guidance documents to assist in retraining staff. 10. Owner stated she will use the supplied guidance documents to assist in retraining staff. 16. Owner stated she will eliminate containers of water behind sushi bar. Owner stated she will train staff to clean and sanitize knives and utensils between uses when preparing ready to eat food items. Complaint is closed and unverifiable Follow-up will be completed on or after 4/30/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (8)

2-301.14CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Food service employee was observed entering the facility through the rear service door with gloved hands and returning to the cooks line. Inspector reminded owner to have food service staff wash hands before engaging in food prep.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
5-205.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: In both hand washing station observed equipment or utensils stored in basin. Equipment and utensils were relocated.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-602.11(A-D )CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Knife used for cutting sushi rolls is wiped with a dry towel rather than being cleaned and sanitized at the required frequency.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
7-204.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Sanitizer at Sushi bar observed to strong. Corrected by: Water was added to sanitizer to adjust the parts per million.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
4-101.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: In freezer and walk-in cooler observed food stored in single use single service plastic bags.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 47
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: At sushi counter observed multiple wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer solution.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
3-304.12
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Sushi knife stored in stagnant water between uses.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Cooked rice observed stored uncovered.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39

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.