ABELARDOS MEXICAN FOOD

5525 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50310

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 7, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 5
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

Owner contacted inspector. Handsink has been repaired. No food prep during inspection. Report item #22 - Owner stated after last routine inspection that to gain long term compliance with cold holding, they would monitor walk-in temperatures daily. Walk-in is again found to be out of compliance, along with the maketable unit. A risk control plan is required, detailing steps facility will take to maintain compliance. Owner also agreed to submit a repair invoice from certified technician. Owner states he will remain closed until cold holding problems are resolved, and will wait for department's approval to reopen. Follow-up will be completed on or after 7/17/2026 by Follow Up-Risk Control Plan.

Violations (8)

7-202.12(A)(B)Critical
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: bleach used as sanitizer does not give instructions on label for food contact surfaces
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: walk-in cooler temps - pico 47.1*F, marinated pork 46.3*F, carnitas 45.8*F, molida 46.1*F Correction: employees voluntarily discarded all temperature controlled foods in walk-in cooler voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: maketable temps - cheese 48*F, pork 44.2*F, tacos 44.3*F, marinated pork 45.1*F, rice 49.2*F Correction: employees voluntarily discarded all temperature controlled foods in walk-in cooler voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17Critical
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: prepared foods not dated in maketable
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-603.11Critical
Iowa food code item 25 (Risk Factors)
Observation: menu does not identify which foods are available to order undercooked
Risk Factors | PF | Item 25
6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: grout worn between floor tiles allowing food debris to accumulate
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-202.15
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: back door and drive thru window not tight fitting
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38
3-302.11(A)(3-9)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: water from condenser unit dripping on cilantro in walk-in cooler Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | C | Item 15

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.