AMIGOS MEXICAN GRILL

502 N Ankeny BLVD STE 5, Ankeny, IA, 50023

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: December 12, 2025
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

Owner states ice machine is currently not used. Discussions with Management. Item #23: Inspector discussed best practices for datemarking and monitoring dates with owner. Owner agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (5)

4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Table mounted can opener blade soiled. Corrected by: Blade was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked chicken tinga and barbacoa beef in walk-in cooler that has exceeded 7 days. Corrected by: Both chicken and beef were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Salsa cooked on-site cooling in large plastic container. Corrected by: Salsa was transferred to stainless pans during the inspection to facilitate faster cooling.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
4-901.11
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils not air dried prior to stacking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Two ceiling tiles above clean utensils storage rack by walk-in cooler missing. Corrected by: Owner installed ceiling tiles during the inspection.
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.