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3846 100TH ST, URBANDALE, IA, 50322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 10
Published report comment
Routine inspection due to complaint received. Complaint unverifiable.
Violations (11)
- 3-501.13(A),(B),(C)Critical
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 35
- 3-306.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: fried wontons for consumers stored uncovered at counter Correction: covered during inspection
Good Retail Practices | P | Item 39
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: sanitizer test strips are expired
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: shell eggs stored above prepared chicken in reach-in cooler Correction: food employee rearranged cooler; discussion with owner regarding long term correction
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
- 6-501.113
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: tools stored on drainboard on dishmachine Correction: owner moved items to car
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: paint chipping on wall next to slicer
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.12, 6-501.13
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: food debris and grease in tracks of cooler doors, under equipment, on shelving, and on walls
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 6-501.114
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: personal items (water bottle, prescription bottle) stored on drainboard on dishmachine Correction: owner moved items to car
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: bulk storage bins not labeled with contents
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
- 3-307.11
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: boxes from raw chicken stored in top of coolers and not discarded
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
- 4-101.11(B-E)
Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: plastic (Hefty brand) storage tote, brown plastic wicker-like totes, and shopping bags are not easily cleanable and not pproved for reusable food storage containers
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47
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.