FLIP'N JACKS PANCAKE HOUSE & EATERY
3221 Adventureland Dr., Altoona, IA, 50009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 9
Published report comment
This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of a non-illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is verified. Owner states drawer coolers below grill are not used. Discussions with Management: Item #10: Inspector discussed importance of keeping handwashing sinks clear and easily accessible. Owner agrees to do additional training with all food employees. Follow-up will be completed on or after 4/30/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (13)
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Test strips not available for chlorine sanitizer.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked sausage patties holding at 114*. Corrected by: Sausage patties were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked carnitas in main line prep table cooler holding at 73* Corrected by: Carnitas were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 5-202.12(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:No hot water at bar handsink.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 5-205.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Handwashing sink by dish machine blocked by empty boxes and container of single service jam. Corrected by: Boxes and jam was moved during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:General cleaning needed under and around equipment on main cook line.
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 above ice machine.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:License not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
- Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Most recent inspection report not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
- 4-204.112(A)-(D)
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thermometers not available in both server station coolers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36
- 3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Wiping cloths not maintained in sanitizer between uses.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
- 3-304.12
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Knives on main cook line stored between pieces of equipment that are not easily cleanable. Butter scoops stored in standing water.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
- 4-302.13
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Temperature measuring device not available for high temperature dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
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.