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BLUE SHARK ALE HOUSE

3701 NW 86th ST, Urbandale, IA, 50322

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
July 31, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
4
Good Retail Practices findings
5

Published report comment

Report item #15 - discussion regarding long term compliance of proper food storage (raw and ready-to-eat foods) Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/10/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (9)

  • 4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: interior of ice machine not clean Correction: kitchen manager began emptying machine to clean and sanitize; discussed increasing cleaning frequency

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 7-204.11CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: sanitizer too strong on dishmachine Correction: manager called for service

    Risk Factors | P | Item 28

  • 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical

    Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: chlorine test strips not available

    Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48

  • 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: raw fish stored above breadsticks in grill drawers Correction: employee move raw fish

    Risk Factors | P | Item 15

  • 6-301.13Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: handsink on main line had container placed inside of it Correction: employee removed container from sink

    Risk Factors | C | Item 10

  • 6-501.12, 6-501.13

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: exterior of ice machine not clean

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

  • 3-501.12 & 3-501.13(D-E)Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: salmon not removed from packaging to thaw Correction: employee removed salmon from packaging

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 35

  • 3-304.14

    Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer between use

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

  • 4-901.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 44 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: ice buckets not inverted between use Correction: manager inverted buckets

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 44

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.