PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL
8759 NORTHPARK CT, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 22, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 3
Published report comment
Discussions with Management. Item #10: Inspector discussed the importance of keeping all handwashing sinks easily accessible for employees to use. PIC agrees to do additional training with all food employees.
Violations (4)
- 5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:White plastic container stored in front handwashing sink. Corrected by: Container was removed from handsink during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Corn thawing at room temperature on back prep area table. Corrected by: Corn was placed back in walk-in cooler to finish thawing.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Large bag of onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Corrected by: Onions were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-204.119, 4-204.120Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Ice buckets not stored sloped to drain. Corrected by: Ice buckets were inverted during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 48
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.