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PERKINS RESTAURANT

714 SE ORALABOR RD, ANKENY, IA, 50021

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
July 29, 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

Discussions with Management. Item #8: Inspector discussed best practices for handwashing and glove use. GM agrees to do additional training with all food employees.

Violations (8)

  • 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Food employee on main cook line failed to wash their hands when changing gloves. Corrected by: Food employee washed their hands during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 8

  • 3-302.11(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Raw beef steaks stored directly above raw tilapia and salmon on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw steak was moved below the seafood during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 15

  • 3-302.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Plastic container of vegetable oil not labeled. Corrected by: Container was labeled during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37

  • 3-305.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Box of tortillas stored on floor in dry storage area. Tenderloins stored in walk-in freezer not covered and protected. Corrected by: Box of tortillas was moved off the floor during the inspection. Tenderloins were covered during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39

  • 4-401.11(A)(B), 4.402.11, 4-402.12, 4-501.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Rubber scraper used in back food prep area not in good repair. Corrected by: Rubber scraper was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

  • 4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Ice buckets not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice buckets were inverted during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48

  • 4-601.11(B)(C ), 4-602.13

    Iowa food code item 49 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Fans used on main cook line have dust build-up on wire guards.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 49

  • 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Ceiling tiles missing right outside of dish area.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

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.