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MARIA'S MEXICAN FOOD

833 E 1st ST STE 106, Ankeny, IA, 50021

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
October 5, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
2
Good Retail Practices findings
6

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of a non-illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. One low boy cooler in kitchen not currently used.

Violations (8)

  • 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Cooked ground beef not datemarked. Corrected by: Ground beef was dated during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 23

  • 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Test strips for chlorine sanitizer have expired.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

  • 3-302.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Bulk food storage containers not labeled. Corrected by: Containers were labeled during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37

  • 4-901.11

    Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Food utensils not properly air dried prior to stacking.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44

  • 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

  • 2-401.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Employee drinks in kitchen not properly covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | C | Item 6

  • 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

  • 4-204.112(A)-(D)

    Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Pepsi cooler by front handsink and Pespi cooler in kitchen both do not have thermometers available.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36

Earlier inspections on file

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.