BENCHWARMERS

705 S Ankeny BLVD, Ankeny, IA, 50023

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: December 1, 2025
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 2
Good Retail Practices findings: 6

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #23: Inspector discussed best practices for datemarking and disposition with Kitchen Manager. He agrees to do additional training with all employees.

Violations (9)

4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Test strips not available for chlorine sanitizer.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked prime rib in prep table cooler that has exceeded 7 day requirement. Corrected by: Prime rib was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Hot dogs and cooked chicken in reach-in cooler not dated. Corrected by: Both items were dated during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Table mounted can opener blade and vegetable chopper soiled. Corrected by: Both were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
6-202.11
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Two light fixtures in kitchen missing covers.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
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
4-204.112(A)-(D)
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thermometer not available in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Thermometer was provided during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36
3-302.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Bulk flour and salt containers not labeled. Corrected by: Both were labeled during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Area under and around fryers soiled.
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.