HACIENDA VIEJA

1101 E 1ST ST STE 101, Grimes, IA, 50111

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: August 3, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 11
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

Discussions with management regarding repeat violations and long term corrections: Report item #10 - handsinks not in working order Report item #16 - dishmachine not testing at 50-100ppm Report item #22 - cold holding units not maintaining 41*F Person in charge states he will implement detailed checklist for kitchen employees. Inspector will verify on recheck inspection. Establishment voluntarily closed, and stated they are waiting to open until coolers and sinks have been serviced. Copy of service reports will be emailed to inspector. Food safety and employee training resources, including videos, available at https://ia.foodprotectiontaskforce.com/resources1/restaurants-grocery-stores/ Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/13/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (11)

5-202.12(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: kitchen handsink 93*F Observation: bar handsink 84*F
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
5-205.11Critical
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: kitchen habndsink leaking and had hot water faucet turned off
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: dishmachine testing at 0ppm Correction: employee primed machine and it then tested at 50-100ppm
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: rice in steamtable 68*F Correction: employee placed on stovetop and reheated to 185*F
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: main maketable 62*F Correction: unit was not on; employee voluntarily discarded all product in unit
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: items located towards back of walk-in cooler (pico, diced tomatoes, salsa) temping at 45- 47*F Correction: employee voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.12 & 3-501.13(D-E)
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: fish not removed from packaging when thawing
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 35
Iowa Code Section 137F
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: previous inspection report not posted
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food debris on shelving and floor in walk-in cooler
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: shelving rusty in walk-in cooler
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
6-501.114
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: broken/unused items stored outside back door
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

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.