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EL MOLCAJETES

301 E 1st ST, Ankeny, IA, 50021

6 cited findings

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.