EL BARCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
8801 Hickman RD STE B, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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.