EL MOLCAJETES
301 E 1st ST, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Violations (6)
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw shell eggs stored above lemons in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Eggs were moved to the bottom shelf during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cheese dip in warmer box holding at 115*-121*. Corrected by: Cheese dip was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Cooked beans cooling in large plastic tub at room temperature. Corrected by: Beans were transferred to two shallow stainless pans and placed in the walk-in cooler to finish cooling during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 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
- 3-304.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer between uses. Corrected by: Wiping cloths were placed back in sanitizer buckets during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Bar utensils stored in standing water. Corrected by: Utensils were removed from water during the inspection and taken to dish room for warewashing.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
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.