THE FLYING MANGO
4345 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Report item #5 - 2017 Food Code 2-501.11 requires written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. This facility currently has procedures in place that are not written. A guidance document has been provided (attached to inspection report) to help the facility write procedures specific to this location. Owner agrees to implement a written procedure by 05/03/2026. Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/3/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (4)
- 2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: written Noroclean procedure not available
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
- 4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: dishmachine sanitizer testing at 0ppm Correction: owner called service company and they will be on-site prior to restaurant opening today
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: sanitizer test strips not available
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 5-203.13
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: No designated mop dump sink available. Correction: Facility agreed on preopening inspection to use drain in dish room for mop bucket disposal.
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.