ANKENY DINER / WYNDHUM GARDEN

133 SE DELAWARE AVE, Ankeny, IA, 50021

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: November 17, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 5
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 1
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

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 unverifiable. Kitchen manager states they do buffet style service for most banquets.

Violations (5)

3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Sausage gravy that was prepared on-site at 86* and 87* in walk-in cooler after 3 hours of cooling. Corrected by: Gravy was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Chili that was prepared on-site cooling in large pan. Brown gravy that was prepared on- site cooling in plastic tub. Corrected by: Chili was transferred into smaller stainless pans and gravy was transferred into stainless pan during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
3-303.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Small can of juice stored in contact with edible ice in server station area. Corrected by: Juice was removed from the ice and ice was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13
Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Wire shelving across from dish machine soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling vent above main cook line soiled and missing cover.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56

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.