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 Taco Bell 2323
Business Name Taco Bell 2323
Address 15160 E Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012-3730
Phone 303-337-1591

Inspection Details
06/11/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/06/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/31/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/23/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were measured above 41°F in the cold top refrigerators: Shredded cheese (50°F), cut lettuce (54°F), cut tomatoes (55°F). Corrective action: Manager rapidly cooled the items. Follow up required to monitor compliance.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: No hot water was readily available at the hand sink next to the office and the hand sink in the men's restroom. Corrective action: Follow up required.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: No soap was available at the hand sink next to the cold top refrigerator.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cold top cutting boards were scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the food preparation sink was in disrepair.
06/20/2016 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: No soap was available at the women's restroom.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed at the following locations: the cook line reach-in refrigerators at the serving station and the cook line freezer. The caulking at the hand sink in the men's restroom was cracked and in disrepair.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Various plastic food storage containers were stored wet and nested at the storage shelves above the three compartment sink at the ware washing area.
06/29/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/08/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An uncovered employee personal beverage was stored directly next to a food preparation area cutting board.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sour cream, inside a dispensing gun which was stored upright inside the cold-top refrigerator, measured 48°F.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The only front service area hand sink hot water temperature measured 83°F after running consistently for several minutes and did not reach the required temperature of 100°F.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of chemical restroom neutralizer was stored directly next to food service gloves on the office desk.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A salt shaker, stored on the shelf above the rethermalizer, was not labeled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exteriors of the bulk food storage bins were soiled with debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Clean pans were stacked while wet on the clean pan storage shelf.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb above the three-compartment sink was not operational.
12/02/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/26/2014 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water temperatures of the front handsink (61°F) and back handsink (86°F) did not meet or exceed the required 100°F temperature after several minutes.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A box of chips was observed on top of an open trash can on the cook line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks of the chip warmers were soiled with food debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drain beneath the customer area soda machine was soiled with grime.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee drink and cell phone were observed on the cook line prep table.
11/26/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was moldy.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerators on the north and south cook lines were soiled.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Dishes in the warewashing area were stacked wet on the dry dish shelf.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The spray nozzle on the 3-compartment sink was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floors by the fryer were cracked and in poor repair.
12/04/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/12/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/05/2011 Inspection, Routine
03/01/2011 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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