ABELARDOS MEXICAN FOOD
5525 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 130, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
Routine inspection conducted in reference to an illness complaint. Manager was not aware of the complaint. Complaint closed and unverifiable. Verified a current Certified Food Protection Manager is on staff and updated certificates into system. Establishment has an employee health policy in place.
Violations (2)
- 3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Containers of sliced tomatoes, black beans and rice in walk in cooler without date marks. Corrected by: Manager had employee date mark foods.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
- 3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Large tub of salsa stored on shelving in walk in cooler uncovered. Corrected by: Manager covered salsa.
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.