APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
1001 E 1ST ST, ANKENY, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- 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 general facility sanitation complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. PIC states the establishment has recently gone through a remodel.
Violations (5)
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Probe thermometer on main cook line soiled. Corrected by: Thermometer was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Scoop on server line stored in standing water. Corrected by: Water on dipper well was turned on during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Areas of floor in bar and under soda dispenser in kitchen that are not easily cleanable.
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
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.