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EL BARCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8801 Hickman RD STE B, Urbandale, IA, 50322

6 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
November 24, 2025
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
5
Good Retail Practices findings
1

Published report comment

Discussion with person in charge regarding corrections and long term compliance of report items #8, #15, #16, #21, #22. Inspector will recheck for compliance. Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/4/2025 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (6)

  • 2-301.14Critical

    Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: hands not washed prior to changing gloves Correction: person in charge educated employee, employee then washed hands Observation: food employee repeatedly wiping gloved hands on dry towel instead of changing gloves

    Risk Factors | P | Item 8

  • 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: raw seafood next to corn and cheese in cold top; raw ground beef stored next to cheese slices in cold top Correction: person in charge rearranged foods to separate raw from ready-to-eat foods

    Risk Factors | P | Item 15

  • 4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: food debris built up in gaskets and crevices in grill drawer unit

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: pan of carnitas holding at 58-73*F on flat top Correction: voluntarily discarded

    Risk Factors | P | Item 21

  • 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat

    Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)

    Observation: grill drawers 50-51*F Correction: voluntarily discarded foods and agreed to not use unit until repaired

    Risk Factors | P | Item 22

  • 6-501.11

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation: gaskets on grill drawers are damaged and prevent the drawers from sealing properly

    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.