RED CHILLEZ INDIAN CUISINE
1701 SE DELAWARE AVE STE 300, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 9
Violations (11)
- 3-501.15(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Fried chicken and cooked rice both cooling at room temperature. Corrected by: Both food items were placed on sheet trays on moved to speed rack in walk-in cooler to continue cooling during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 4-702.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Chemical dish machine not sanitizing. Corrected by: It was discovered that large bucket of sanitizer was empty. New sanitizer bucket was installed and dish machine was properly sanitizing during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 3-306.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Fennel seed mix stored on bar counter not covered and protected. Corrected by: mix was covered during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
- 2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee wearing a watch while preparing food on main cook line. Corrected by: Watch was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 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
- 4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Box of single use plastic containers stored on the floor by restrooms. Corrected by: Box was moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Area under and around dish machine and 3 compartment sink soiled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 2-401.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Employee drinks on main cook line 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
- 6-202.13Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Fly paper installed on ceiling in kitchen. Corrected by: Fly paper was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large bad of sugar stored on the floor by walk-in cooler. Large bags of onions stored on the floor by ice machine. Corrected by: Both sugar and onions were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
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.