BLUE SHARK ALE HOUSE
3701 NW 86th ST, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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.