HIDALGO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL

1631 SW MAIN ST STE 100, Ankeny, IA, 50023

5 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: March 30, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 5
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 1

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of an adulterated food complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Discussions with Management. Item #10: Inspector discussed the importance of having paper towels available at all times at handwashing sinks. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees. Item #15: Inspector discussed the importance of raw food storage. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (5)

6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available at food prep area handsink. Corrected by: Paper towels were 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 shrimp stored above mushrooms in main cook line reach-in cooler. Raw chicken, beef and oysters stored above onions in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw foods were moved to the bottom shelf of the coolers during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Chicken was moved during the inspection?
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.18CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Large plastic tub of pico de gallo in walk-in cooler that has exceeded 7 day requirement. Corrected by: Pico de gallo was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 23
5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Handsink drain in dish area not draining properly.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51

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.