THE CHICKEN COOP SPORTSBAR & GRILL
1325 SW Oralabor RD UNIT 212, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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.