APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
3741 8TH SW ST, ALTOONA, IA, 50009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of a pest control complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Establishment is currently using EcoLab for pest control services.
Violations (5)
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Marina sauce in steam table holding at 86*. Corrected by: Marinara sauce was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drinks in kitchen area not properly covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Oil spray bottle not labeled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
- 2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee preparing food on main cook line while wearing a bracelet. Corrected by: Bracelet was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Interior of freezer used to stored food items for fryers soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
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.