Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.
Facility Details
Program Childcare
Facility Name Adams County Headstart - Rainbow Headstart
Business Name Adams County Rainbow Center Headstart
Address 8401 Circle Dr
Westminster, CO 80031-3732
Phone 303-286-4141

Inspection Details
11/06/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/01/2019 Inspection, Routine
08d - Critical
: Hot Water Supply
Inspector Comments: The handsink in the restroom of Classroom D measured 63°F and then later in the inspection measured 83°F, instead of being 90-120°F.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: Soft toys were not laundered but instead sprayed with sanitizer. The top surface of a childrens table in Classroom A was peeling. A computer mouse in Classroom D was not clean to the touch.
10c - Critical
: Handwashing and Hygienic Practices
Inspector Comments: Two children in classroom D were observed to have washed their hands in cold water. Children in Classroom D were washing their hands unsupervised.
10f - Critical
: Disinfectants
Inspector Comments: Disinfectant applied to a table surface was not allowed to remain on the table for at least 3 minutes.
11b - Critical
: Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The dishmachine did not reach a sanitizing temperature of at least 150°F (measured at 142°F).
11c - Non-Critical
: Non-Critical Requirements
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the kitchen was not equipped with signage that notify staff to wash their hands.
14b - Critical
: Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Inspector Comments: Food stuffs used for sensory tables and crafts were not labeled as not for human consumption.
10/19/2017 Inspection, Routine
07b - Non-Critical
: Building
Inspector Comments: The wall under the board in classroom A had peeling paint. The wall in various areas in classroom B had peeling paint. The base coving by the windows and by the back door in classroom A was not sealed to the wall. The windows in classroom A did not have screens or were not sealed.
09b - Non-Critical
: Play Equipment
Inspector Comments: An art easel was stored in the restroom of classroom D without a secondary container.
09e - Non-Critical
: Toys, Furnishing & Equipment
Inspector Comments: The blue couch in classroom A was torn near the base and not smooth and easily cleanable.
10b - Non-Critical
: Demonstration of Knowledge
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that disinfectant is sprayed on highly hazardous bodily fluids and is allowed to sit for less than 3 minutes when the bottle label instructions require at least 3 minutes.
10e - Critical
: Sanitizers
Inspector Comments: Teachers in classroom C stated that wooden blocks were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized every week but sprayed with disinfectant.
11/18/2015 Inspection, Routine
03b - Non-Critical
Facility: Building, Detached Structures, Modulars
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not working in the bathroom between Classroom A and Classroom B.
07d - Non-Critical
Food Service: Non-Critical Food Violations
Inspector Comments: The left microwave was severely soiled with food debris. The shelves in the utensil storage closet to the right of the main entrance had exposed wood due to chipped paint.
12/03/2013 Inspection, Routine
06d - Critical
Disease Prevention: Proper Use, Storage, Labeling of sanitizers/disinfectants, immunization records
Inspector Comments: The soap and water spray bottles in the classrooms were not labeled as their mixture contents. The sanitizer spray bottle in the middle classroom was improperly labeled as “Fabluloso Cleaner”, not as sanitizer.
11/13/2012 Inspection, Routine
08/31/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/24/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.

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