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106 SW STATE ST STE 100, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 5, 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
Violations (5)
- 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee failed to wash hands after handling a raw beef patty and prior to putting on new gloves. Corrected by: Food employee washed hands during the ispection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 7-204.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Quat sanitizer used in bar 3 compartment sink too strong. Corrected by: Water was added to the sink during the inspection and sanitizer tested at 200ppm.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
- 4-204.112(A)-(D)
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thermometer not available in small countertop Pepsi cooler in the bar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36
- 2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Kitchen employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Corrected by: Watch was 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:Rubber scraper not in good repair. Corrected by: Rubber scraper was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
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.