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4900 86TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322

8 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: May 11, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 8
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 4
Good Retail Practices findings: 2

Published report comment

Routine inspection due to an illness and a non-illness complaint received. Both complaints are unverifiable. Corrective actions and long term compliance were discussed with manager regarding handwashing (report item #8), handsinks (report item #10), and cold holding (report item #22). Discussions: - proper utensil storage between use includes leaving utensil in the food item, on a clean surface, in hot water (above 135*F), or in cold water (below 41*F), or under running water (such as a dipper well) - adequate separation of raw animal foods while in storage - time as food safety control is no longer used on salad bar; manager states foods are checked approx every 20 minutes Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/21/2026 by Follow Up-Letter of Correction.

Violations (8)

2-301.14CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: food employee put gloves on without first washing hands Correction: educated employee, and employee discarded gloves then washed hands
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
5-205.11CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: left faucet does not work on handsink on far end of makeline
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
3-302.11(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: poultry, seafood, and beef not adequately separated while stored in top grill drawer Correction: manager began rearranging drawers during inspection
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: rice (46.5*F) and pasta (47.7*F) stored too high in maketable Correction: voluntarily discarded
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: prepared salad bar items stored inside upright doors in walk-in cooler are above 41*F (penne salad 45*F, diced ham 44.5*F)
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
6-301.13Repeat
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation: two kitchen handsinks had items stored inside
Risk Factors | C | Item 10
6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: upright doors on walk-in cooler do not stay closed
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
3-304.12
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food utensils stored in sanitizer water between use
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43

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.