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 23963
Business Name Taco Bell 23963
Address 14551 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011-5722
Phone 303-364-2125

Inspection Details
10/11/2021 Inspection, Routine
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: Two of the kitchen hand sinks did not have trash cans near them for disposing of the paper towels after hand washing (core).
02/04/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Kitchen hand sinks did not have signs reminding employees to wash their hands when they return to work. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C)
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: Trash cans were not located at each hand washing sink in the kitchen. 5-501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (C)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Ice was built up on the condenser in the walk-in freezer. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The grout between the floor tiles was lower than the level of the tile allowing water to pool. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning in the vent hood. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C)
01/13/2017 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cracked lid was observed on a container of diced tomatoes in the walk in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn gaskets were observed on the cold top service cook line refrigerator, the reach in freezer by the deep fryer and the tortilla chip warmer by the service cook line.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed stacking dishes before they were dry after washing them at the three-compartment sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not operational in the walk in freezer.
01/19/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/08/2016 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water at the kitchen hand sinks was 84°-95°F and failed to reach 100°F minimum. Hot water at the mens restroom hand sink only reached 90°F and failed to reach the 100°F minimum.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The plate beneath the grating on the pizza oven was soiled with food debris. A torn door gasket was observed on the reach in freezer next to the deep fryer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The back of the deep fryer on the cook line was soiled with grease. The caulking above the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris. The door gasket on the pizza cold top refrigerator was soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Hot water at the three-compartment sink only reached 84°F.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A box of single use containers/paper sheets was on the ground by the storage rack.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall above the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris.
01/06/2015 Inspection, Routine
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The preparation table at the pizza station was severely soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks by the pizza oven was moderately soiled with grease and dust.
01/29/2014 Inspection, Routine
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: The cinnamon sugar bulk bin was not properly labeled as to its contents.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet in the back kitchen storage rack.
02/26/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/15/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/23/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/04/2011 Inspection, Routine
04/27/2010 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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