HERNANDEZ MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
2010 SE DELAWARE AVE STE 230, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 6
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of an illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is verified. Follow-up will be completed on or after 10/15/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (11)
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Chlorine test strips not available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 2-103.11(O)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Establishment unable to provide verifiable employee illness reporting policy.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 3
- 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Bar handwashing sink used to store a pitcher. Corrected by: Pitcher was removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Table mounted can opener blade and vegaetable chopper soiled. Corrected by: Can opener blade and vegetable chopper were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 3-501.14(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 20 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked cheese dip at 79* on top of oven after 6 hours of cooling. Corrected by: CHeese dip was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 20
- 3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked shrimp and fish in main line Coke cooler that have exceeded 7 day requirement. Corrected by: Both food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked chile rellenos and cooked chicken wings in main line Coke cooler nate datemarked. Corrected by: Both food items were dated during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Cheese dip cooling at room temperature on top of main cook line oven. Corrected by: Cheese dip was voluntarily discarded due to time/temperature noncompliance.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 2-103.11(A)-(N) &(P)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 1 (Risk Factors)
Observation:PIC is not ensuring that food employees are aware of allergen information. Corrected by: PIC will now ensure that ingredient information for all foods are available for all employees.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 1
- 4-901.11
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils not properly air dried prior to stacking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:BUlk ingredient containers not labeled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
Earlier inspections on file
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.