PRAIRIE MEADOWS HOTEL/CASINO

1 PRAIRIE MEADOWS DR, ALTOONA, IA, 50009

10 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: May 15, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 10
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

Published report comment

Establishment has a blast chiller that they use for most all of their cooling. Mechanical dish machine in Daily Double bar is currently not in good repair and not being used. PIC states parts have been ordered. All warewashing needed for this area is taken to main kitchen. Post time cafe in stable area is currently not in operation. Discussions with Management: Item #15: Inspector discussed best practices for raw food storage with PIC. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees. Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/18/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (10)

3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Sausage pizza in Paddock warming unit holding at 127*. Corrected by: Pizza was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink in Winner's Circle bar. Corrected by: Sanitizer bucket was removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw shell eggs stored above cooked ham and sausage in Paddock prep table cooler. Corrected by: Shell eggs were moved to bottom shelf of cooler during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-702.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Chlorine dish machine in Starting Gate bar not sanitizing utensils at 50-100ppm. Winner's Circle bar high temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing. Service has been called for both machines. Corrected by: PIC agrees to use alternate dish machines until both machines are repaired and properly sanitizing.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Vegetable chopper in Cafe at the Meadows soiled. Corrected by: Chopper was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Fan mounted above food prep line in the Cafe at the Meadows soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employees wearing watches while preparing food in main kitchen and bake shop. Corrected by: Watches were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Spatulas in Cafe at the Meadows not in good repair. Corrected by: Spatulas were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice buckets in Prairie Coffee Company not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice buckets were inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drinks in main kitchen not properly covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6

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.