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2402 SE DELAWARE AVE, ANKENY, IA, 50021

4 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
February 16, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
3
Good Retail Practices findings
1

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #22: Inspector discussed best practice for cold holding and monitoring. Door on small prep table cooler next to flat top grill not in good repair. GM agrees to not use cooler for any foods that require temperature control until repaired. Establishment has alternate cooler space that can be used. GM also agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (4)

  • 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Handwashing sink by dish room used for dumping ice. Corrected by: GM agrees to do additional training with food employees to ensure handwashing sinks are used for handwashing only.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 10

  • 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Cooked sausage holding at 110* in pan on flat top grill. Corrected by: Sausage was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 21

  • 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Sliced tomatoes holding at 48* and cut lettuce at 54* in small prep table cooler by flat top grill. Corrected by: Both tomatoes and lettuce were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 22

  • 6-202.12, 6-501.14

    Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Both ceiling vents outside of walk-in cooler and freezer soiled. GM states they are scheduled to be cleaned.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56

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.