FLIP'N JACKS PANCAKE HOUSE & EATERY

3607 NE OTTERVIEW CIRCLE STE 103, Ankeny, IA, 50021

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 31, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 4

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. Establishment is currently using Plunkett's for all pest control services. No pest activity observed during the inspection. Complaint is verified. Discussions with Management: Item #15: Inspector discussed best practices for raw shell egg storage with owner. He agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (8)

2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee failed to change gloves and wash hands after handling raw shell eggs and prior to handling shredded cheese. COrrected by: Cheese and omlette that cheese was added to were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available at main line handwashing sink. Corrected by: Paper towels provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw shell eggs stored directly above cooked meats and vegetables in top portion of prep table cooler across from flat top grill. Corrected by: Eggs were moved to bottom shelf of cooler during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Slices deli style ham and cooked black beans in walk-in cooler not datemarked. Corrected by: Both items were dated during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice bucket not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice bucket was inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Areas under and around equipment on main cook line soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
IAC 481-30(8-304.11)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:License not posted. Corrected by: License posted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
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

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.