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 Food
Facility Name Kearney Middle School
Business Name Kearney Middle School
Address 6160 Kearney St
Commerce City, CO 80022-3434
Phone 303-853-5556

Inspection Details
09/17/2019 Inspection, Routine
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Sauce in bags were 77°F while thawing in warm water in the three compartment sink. Corrective Action: thawing methods were discussed. water was left to run in the sink.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The gasket of the walk-n refrigerator was torn.
10/01/2018 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Burgers in the hot holding unit were not at least 135°F (128°F). An employee increase the heat setting in the warmer unit to reach at least 135°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was in disrepair.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Water was pooled under the wash sink of the three compartment sink at the kitchen.
10/26/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the hand sink was observed washing their hands for less than twenty secondss.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Multiple twist top employee beverage containers were observed throughout the kitchen (on a food preparation table, by the cash register). An employee beverage was stored on the utensil rack.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Carrots were cooling in the walk-in refrigerator covered.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator door was not fully sealed to the door.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: An unlined trash cans were observed in the kitchen and the restroom.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Uncovered light bulbs were observed in the dry storage room.
10/18/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket to the walk-in refrigerator was torn. The handle on the interior of the walk-in refrigerator was rusted. Rust was observed on a shelf under the food preparation sink. Insulation foam on pipes behind the food preparation sink were in disrepair and not smooth and easily cleanable.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The ware washing machine pipes were covered in hard water deposits.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the walk-in freezer was in disrepair and not smooth and easily cleanable. Wall paper above the 3-compartment sink was peeling and not smooth and easily cleanable.
10/26/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Moldy green chili was present in two plastic pails in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site; voluntarily condemned.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Vegetables were being washed in the three-compartment sink, rather than in the dedicated food preparation sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Three of the reach-in freezers in the kitchen were holding food at 36-37°F and were being used as refrigerators.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: One of the three service line milk refrigerator had a cracked door gasket.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The ware washing machine copper water pipes were corroded.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The slicer was soiled with food residue.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light fixture in the dry storage room did not have light tubes installed in it.
11/18/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Rust was observed on the shelf below the 2-compartment preparation sink. Rust was observed on the exterior of the walk-in cooler door. Rust was observed on the door handle in the interior of the walk-in cooler.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wallpaper had peeled above the left side of the 3-compartment sink. The ceiling paint was in poor repair to the left of the walk-in cooler door. The wall was cracked below the left side of the 2-compartment sink. The ceiling was in poor repair above the right steam table at the serving line.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning in the walk-in freezer. A light was missing in the ceiling fixture in the dry storage room. A light was not functioning above the 2-door freezer.
10/31/2013 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of pinto beans was stored with wholesome cans.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks on the interior of the reach-in coolers and freezers were chipped.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The drains throughout the facility were not functioning properly.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the walk-in freezer was not fucntioning.
12/04/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
01/10/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/05/2012 Inspection, Routine
01/25/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/13/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/28/2010 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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