FIESTA JALAPENO

1975 N Ankeny BLVD STE 113, Ankeny, IA, 50023

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: September 30, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #10: Discussed the importance of keep all handwashing sink clear and accessible at all times. Owner agrees to do additional training with all employees. Follow-up will be completed on or after 10/10/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (8)

2-103.11(A)-(N) &(P)Critical
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation:PIC not performing duties of monitoring operation to ensure compliance.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
5-205.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Both server line handwashing sink and back line handwashing sink blocked and not easily accessible. Corrected by: Items were moved away from handsinks during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-501.14(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked black beans cooling on prep table at 128* after 2 hours of cooling. Corrected by: Beans were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
3-501.16(A)(1)Critical
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked rice on steam table holding at 127*. Corrected by: Rice was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Salsa 63* and ranch 46* in small Coke cooler on server line. Corrected by: Both food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Black beans cooling on prep table at room temperature. Corrected by: Beans were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
6-202.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Fly paper hanging from ceiling in kitchen. Corrected by: Fly paper was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large bag of flour and beans stored on the floor in kitchen. Corrected by: Both bags were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39

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.