RAMADA TROPICS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
5000 Merle Hay RD, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 19, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- Not reported
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
The full public report is still pending or needs source review. Any stored findings may be partial; an unknown total doesn't mean there were no violations.
Violations (7)
- IAC 481-37.1
Hall floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
--Comment: multiple rooms observed with ceiling and wall damage due to water--Comment: carpet and walls in various hallways not clean Comment: carpet and walls in various hallways water damage
- IAC 481-37.1
Room floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair
--Comment: carpet and walls in various hallways not clean Comment: carpet and walls in various hallways water damage--Comment: multiple rooms observed with ceiling and wall damage due to water
- IAC 481-37.1(1)
Outer openings protected
--Comment: exterior door propped open in laundry room--Comment: window open without screen in place in #241; window not tight-fitting in #310
- IAC 481-37.1(3)
Evidence insects or vermin
--Comment: rodent droppings observed in corners, along walls, and in wooden cubby (rooms #241 and #104)
- IAC 481-37.2
Furniture, drapes, and accessories kept clean and are maintained in good repair
--Comment: no power in rooms #132, #145, #254 to supply adequate ventilation--Comment: out of service suite had expired foods in refrigerator
- IAC 481-37.2
Room ventilation provided
--Comment: no power in rooms #132, #145, #254 to supply adequate ventilation--Comment: out of service suite had expired foods in refrigerator
- IAC 481-37.7
Room rates posted in each room
--Comment: rates not posted in rooms
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.