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THE CHICKEN COOP SPORTSBAR & GRILL

1325 SW Oralabor RD UNIT 212, Ankeny, IA, 50023

7 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
January 15, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
3
Good Retail Practices findings
4

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #22: Inspector discussed best practices for cold holding and monitoring with PIC. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees. Follow-up will be completed on or after 1/18/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (7)

  • 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Mac and Cheese holding at 65*, cut lettuce 62*, iceberg lettuce 65*, sliced tomatoes 63* in main line prep table cooler. Portioned ranch dressing sitting out at room temperature holding at 63*. Corrected by: All food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. Establishment agrees to use alternate coolers until prep table cooler is repaired or replaced and can maintain 41* or below at all times.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 22

  • 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Test strips not available for chlorine sanitizer.

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

  • 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Corrected by: Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 28

  • 6-301.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Soap not available at main line handwashing sink. Corrected by: Soap was provided during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 10

  • 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)(B)(D)

    Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Clean utensils being stored in soiled containers on wire shelving by office.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44

  • 6-202.12, 6-501.14

    Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Ceiling vents around ice machine and server prep table cooler soiled.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56

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.