MARIA'S MEXICAN FOOD
833 E 1st ST STE 106, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 29, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
Discussions with Management. Item #21: Inspector discussed best practices and monitoring for hot holding with PIC. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees.
Violations (8)
- 6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Soap not available at men's restroom handsink and main kitchen handsink. Corrected by: Soap was provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Cooked beef 72* and cheese dip 75* in steam table. Corrected by: Both food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Two sanitizer spray bottles not labeled. Corrected by: Both spray bottles were labeled during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
- 4-302.12(B)Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thin probe thermometer not available.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Bulk ingredient containers not labeled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
- 4-901.11
Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food utensils not being properly air dried prior to stacking.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44
- 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
- IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Current license not posted.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed September 10, 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.