PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL
2310 SE DELAWARE AVE STE O, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Discussion with person in charge regarding long term correction and compliance for hot and cold holding temperatures. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/4/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (3)
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: rice on countertop 121*F Correction: voluntarily discarded Observation: tofu in steamtable 117*F Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: cold table 43.8*F Correction: manager stated temps were below 41*F when checked 1.5 hours ago; manager covered containers and placed ice underneath; manager agrees to service unit and copy of invoice sent to inspector
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: beans cooling in large kettle at room temperature Correction: transferred to food prep sink and surrounded with ice to cool
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
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.