CHICKEN COOP SPORTS BAR & GRILL, THE
12725 MERIDITH AVE, URBANDALE, IA, 50323
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 12, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Report item #22 - manager called for service on salad maketable; added ice around food items to assist in cold holding until unit is serviced; agree to temp foods hourly Discussion regarding implementing corrective actions, monitoring, and long term compliance for cold holding. Report item #33 - trays of chicken wings cooling in walk-in were still within correct cooling timeframes, however employee moved wings to walk-in freezer to speed up cooling and maintain correct timeframes Follow-up will be completed on or after 6/15/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (3)
- 3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: salad maketable 44-46*F
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: floor tiles broken and missing in kitchen Observation: grout worn in kitchen allowing food debris and water to accumulate
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: hood and filters not clean Observation: food debris and water to accumulating on floor in kitchen and under dishmachine Observation: areas of kitchen ceiling and vents have dust build-up
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.