LOS HERNANDEZ MEXICAN BAR & GRILL LLC

2785 N ANKENY BLVD, Ankeny, IA, 50023

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 27, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 7

Published report comment

The facility has an open ceiling over the bar area. Food preparation in this area is limited to pouring or mixing beverages. Exposed areas above the bar must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Violations (11)

3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee cutting lemons and limes with bare hands. Corrected by: Both were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available at main kitchen handsink and bar handsink due to the paper towels not properly fitting into dispenser. Corrected by: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Corrected by: Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Rice cooling in large pans at room temperature in kitchen. Corrected by: Rice was transferred to shallow stainless pans and placed in cooler during the inspection to finish cooling.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Bags of raw shrimp thawing in plastic container on back prep area table. Corrected by: Shrimp was placed back in cooler during the inspection to finish thawing.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drinks in kitchen area not covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.
Risk Factors | C | Item 6
IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:License not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Frozen churros stored in direct contact with interior of chest freezer. Corrected by: Churros were placed in container during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
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 and dish area soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
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.