The Maingate, 2956 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: The MAINGATE
Address: 2956 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 515-229-9757
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 09/01/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/01/2015Follow Up LOC
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: Garage door was open- no adequate pest control in place. These doors may not be opened without adequate pest control. Screens have been ordered.
06/09/2015Physical Recheck
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation: Ice scoops stored in ice bin with handle in contact with ice. (photo attached)
  • Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment
    Observation: Interior of microwave soiled. (photo attached)
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: Hand sink unclean. Sink attached to and unsealed wood board which is attached to the wall. Wood shall be sealed to protect against moisture absorption. (photo attached)
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: Door handles and exterior of kitchen equipment is soiled to sight and touch. Floors have dirt and food buildup around equipment. Mold is present on wall by return beer bottles. (photos attached).
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: Ceiling of interior ice machine is soiled. (photo attached)
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: Back door has gap at the bottom of door (photo attached). Garage door was open- no adequate pest control in place (photo attached). These doors may not be opened without adequate pest control in place. Contact inspector for approval.
04/13/2015Physical Recheck
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: Interior of ice machine is heavily soiled.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation: No clean up procedures in place for bodily fluids. E-mailing information for reference. Will follow up at next routine inspection.
  • Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance
    Observation: Kitchen hand washing sink is not used because it is falling off the wall. Alternative handwashing sinks are not adequate because of location or cleanliness.
  • Cleaning of cooking and baking equipment
    Observation: Interior of microwave is soiled.
  • Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
    Observation: Bar garnishes handled with bare hands.
  • In-use utensils, between-use storage
    Observation: Ice scoops stored in ice bin with handles in contact with ice.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation: Back door has gaps which would allow pest entry.
01/28/2015Regular
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/21/2014Pre Opening

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