CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3855 121st ST, Urbandale, IA, 50323
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 4
Published report comment
Discussion regarding compliance of repeat violations #5 (Noroclean procedure) and #16 (sanitizing); facility agrees to implement plan of action for long term compliance of both items. Facility agrees to submit written plan of action to inspector within ten days. Report item #28 - verified bleach concentration; manager states they will get test strips today Follow-up will be completed on or after 3/19/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (8)
- 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
- 2-301.14Critical
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: "common towel" used for wiping gloved hands
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
- 4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: sanitizer empty on dishmachine Correction: three compartment sink will be used to manually sanitize
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 7-202.12(A)(B)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: bleach label does not state it is approved for food contact surfaces or have EPA registration number Correction: employee left facility to purchase approved sanitizer; returned during inspection
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
- 3-501.15(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: salsa placed in covered plastic containers filled deeper than two-inches prior to cooling to 41*F Correction: employee salsa transferred to metal pans and filled less than 2-inches
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
- 4-203.11Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: long stem thermometer has low battery
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
- 2-501.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: written Noroclean procedure not available
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
- 3-304.14Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: wiping cloths not placed in sanitizer between use Correction: employee removed cloths
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
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.