ADVENTURELAND

305 34th Ave NW, Altoona, IA, 50009

20 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: June 10, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 20
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 15

Published report comment

The Sand Bar and Pint Sized Pub in Adventure Bay waterpark have open ceilings. Food preparation in this area is limited to pouring or mixing beverages. Exposed areas above the bar must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. PIC Tyler states a warming unit will be added to Oasis stand. Prep table cooler in Funnel cake stand not used. Discussions with Management. Item #10: Inspector discussed importance of keeping handwashing sinks fully supplied at all times. PIC agrees to do additional training with food employees. Item #16: Inspector discussed best practices for cleaning and sanitizing. PIC agrees to do additional training with food employees.

Violations (20)

3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee cutting limes with bare hands in Sand Bar. Corrected by: Limes were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Soap not available in Cookies and Cream stand. Corrected by: Soap was provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available in Taco Villa stand. Corrected by: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Table mounted can opener blades in Chicken Shack and Oinks soiled. Corrected by: Both can opener blades were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-602.11(A-D )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:PIC states wall mounted potato cutter is cleaned and sanitized daily. Corrected by: Cutter was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection and PIC agrees to change cleaning frequency to at least every 4 hours.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-204.112(A)-(D)
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thermometer not available in sliding door cooler in Oasis stand.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large box of chips stored on the floor in River City stand. Corrected by: Box was moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employees in several stands wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food. Corrected by: Bracelets and watches were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee did not have effective hair restraint in Alpine and Grub Hub stands. Corrected by: Hair was effectively restrained during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice cream scoops in Creamery stored in standing water. Corrected by: Dipper well running water was turned on during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
4-903.11(A)(B)(D)
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:No splash protection available between handwashing sink and clean utensil storage rack in Gulch.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
4-901.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils not properly air dried prior to stacking in Grub Hub and Coke Cafe stands. Corrected by: Utensils we unstacked to allow for proper air drying.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
4-904.11(A)(C )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Single use forks and knives in Parrot Perch stand stored with handle down. Spoons stored handle down in Dippin Dots. Corrected by: Utensils were inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large box of cups stored on floor in Oasis, River City, and funnel cake stands. Corrected by: Boxes were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice buckets in several food stand not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice buckets were inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Box fan in Oasis stand soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Mop in Coke Cafe stored in soiled mop water. Corrected by: Mop was removed from water during the inspection and mop was hung up to allow for air drying.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large hole in the wall in Oasis stand. PIC states repair is scheduled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Walls in funnel cake stand not easily cleanable.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling tiles missing in River City, Chicken Shack and Alpine stands.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

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.