URBANDALE PIZZA RANCH
4954 86th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 3
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Person in charge states power was off this morning for approx 20 minutes due to construction on building addition. Power was not off during inspection. Discussion with manager regarding long term correction of hot holding (report #21) and cold holding (report item #22) foods. Report item #5- 2017 Food Code 2-501.11 requires written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. This facility currently has procedures in place that are partially written. A guidance document has been provided (attached to inspection report) to help the facility write complete procedures specific to this location. Manager agrees to complete by 2/27/2026. Follow-up will be completed on or after 2/19/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (4)
- 3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: foods were placed in hot holding cabinet prior to heating to required temps - chili 42*F, mac & cheese 78*F Correction: food employee removed and reheated
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
- 3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: salad bar 42.8-44.3*F
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: three containers of fried chicken were not dated in walk-in cooler Correction: employee dated two containers and discarded one container
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 4-203.11Critical
Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: one food thermometer is not operational, one thermometer is inaccurate
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 36
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.