HIDALGO MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
2675 100TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 16, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 4
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Report item #2 - The person in charge agrees to the following: 1) Register at least one individual with management and supervisory authority and responsibility for a certified food protection manager course or exam by 12/26/2025 AND provide the inspector with proof of registration such as a receipt or a forwarded email confirmation from the course provider upon registration. 2) Employ at least one certified food protection manager by 06/16/2026. Report item #16 - Three compartment sink will be used until units are repaired. Service company contacted during inspection and arrived during inspection. Copy of invoice will be emailed to inspector. Discussion with owner regarding correction and long term compliance for sanitizing equipment. Report item #22 - Discussion with owner regarding correction and long term compliance for cold holding units Follow-up will be completed on or after 12/26/2025 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.
Violations (7)
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: main maketable 44-47*F
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: dishmachine sanitizer testing low at approx 10ppm Observation: bar glasswasher sanitizer testing low at approx 10ppm
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 4-601.11(A)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: interior of ice machine has black buildup Correction: out of order sign placed on machine, and owner agrees to switch to bagged ice until machine is cleaned and sanitized; photo will be submitted after cleaning
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
- 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: sanitizer bottles not labeled Correction: employee labeled bottles
Risk Factors | PF | Item 28
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: test strips expired in kitchen Observation: test strips not available at bar
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: food safety certificate not available
Risk Factors | C | Item 2
- 3-307.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: cup used as ice scoop at bar Correction: employee replaced cup with ice scoop
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
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.