SPICE RASTA INDIAN GRILL

2010 SE Delaware Ave STE 222, Ankeny, IA, 50021

13 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: September 23, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 13
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 8

Published report comment

PIC states buffet is only used on weekends and that most foods are prepared daily and cooked to order.

Violations (13)

4-702.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Chemical dish machine not sanitizing utensils. Corrected by: Sanitizer bucket was changed and dish machine was properly sanitizing during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Table mounted can opener blade soiled. Corrected by: Blade was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Corrected by: Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Test strips not available for chlorine sanitizer and test strips for quat sanitizer have expired.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
4-203.12Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Thermometer in Pepsi cooler not accurate.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Dish area handwashing sink used for storage. Corrected by: Buckets were removed from handwashing sink during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw chicken stored directly above cauliflower and raw shell eggs stored directly above sauces in walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw chicken and sheel eggs were moved to bottom shelf of cooler during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Veiling tile missing above main food prep area on cook line.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Salt and flour bulk ingredient containers not labeled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
3-305.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Splash protection not available between main cook line handwashing sink and small food prep table where some food items area stored.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food uetnsils on main cook line stored in standing water. Corrected by: Utensils were removed from water during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
4-101.19
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Wood brace used to mount bar area handwashing sink is not easily cleanable.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Drain pipe on dish area handwashing sink not attached properly and water drains onto floor.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51

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.