HY-VEE - ANKENY #1

410 N ANKENY BLVD, ANKENY, IA, 50021

10 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 6, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 10
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 7

Published report comment

Routine inspection conducted for sushi operation as well as entire store. Discussions with Management: Item #15: Inspector discussed best practices for raw meat storage. Manager agrees to do additional training with all food employees. Item #22: Inspector discussed best practices for cold holding using ice. Manager agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (10)

4-302.14, 4-501.116CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Quat test strips in main kitchen have expired. Corrected by: New test strips were provided during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw ground chicken stored above beef patties in retail meat cooler. Corrected by: Chicken was moved during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Liquid eggs at breakfast station holding at 54*. Corrected by: Eggs were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
4-901.11
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils in main kitchen not being properly air dried prior to stacking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
4-904.11(B)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Plastic forks stored handle down for customer self-service in HyChi and Mia Italian. Corrected by: Forks were inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Floor/wall junctures in main kitchen around walk-in freezer and ovens not in good repair and not easily cleanable.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drink in Mia Italian not properly covered. Corrected by: Drink was removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ceiling tile missing in seafood department.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Two large boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor of meat department walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Boxes were moved off the floor to shelving during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food in HyChi, Mia Italian and main kitchen. Corrected by: Watches and bracelets were removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40

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.