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CHINA BUFFET

2010 SE DELAWARE STE 240, Ankeny, IA, 50021

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
September 10, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
3
Good Retail Practices findings
6

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. All hot food on buffet was holding above 135* during the inspection. No pests were observed during the inspection. DIscussions with Management. Item #22: Inspector discussed best practices for cold holding with Manager. She agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (9)

  • 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Sushi rolls at sushi bar holding at 63*. Corrected by: Sushi rolls were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 22

  • 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Cooked pork and breaded chicken in walk-in cooler not datemarked. Corrected by: Both food items were dated during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 23

  • 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Corrected by: SPray bottle was labeled during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 28

  • 3-306.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Small container of crutons on salad bar not covered and protected from customers. Corrected by: Lid was placed on crutons during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39

  • 3-304.14Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Three wiping cloths on main cook line not maintained in sanitizer between uses. Corrected by: Wiping cloths were placed back in sanitizer bucket during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

  • 4-901.11

    Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Food utensils not being properly air dried prior to stacking.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44

  • 6-501.12, 6-501.13

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Area under and around prep sink soiled.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

  • 6-202.12, 6-501.14

    Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56

  • IAC 481-30(8-304.11)Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Current license not posted visible to customers. Corrected by: License was properly posted during the inspection.

    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.