THE PELICAN POST BAR & GRILLE
265 50th ST, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 0
Published report comment
A pre-open inspection conducted with a routine inspection and an illness complaint inspection due to a complaint received by the department. Complainant stated concerns of becoming ill after eating at the establishment. Manager on duty was not aware of this specific complaint. Manager stated all equipment has been working correctly and that the facility has not experienced and loss of power or water. Complaint is closed and unverifiable Scope: Facility is a full restaurant and bar offering dine-in and carry out options. Certified Food Protection Manager(CFPM): Logged at time of inspection. Limitations: Changes to scope of business requires preapproval from the regulatory authority. Establishment has been made aware of the basic food code requirements applicable to their establishment and current operation. Person in charge understands the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with those requirements. If a subsequent onsite inspection reveals non-compliance with regulations, the permit holder agrees to bring violations into full compliance within the time-frame specified in the Iowa Food Code. The following items is a repeat risk factor violation: 8. Owner stated he will create cleaning logs for staff to follow. Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/1/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (2)
- 6-301.14
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hand washing station at outside bar is without hand washing only signage.
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
- 4-602.11(E )Repeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: All soda guns and holsters along with ice shield in ice machine observed unclean.
Risk Factors | C | Item 16
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.