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 AMC Theatre Castle Rock 12 61270
Business Name AMC Theatre Castle Rock 12 61270
Address 3960 Limelight Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109-8010
Phone 303-814-0783

Inspection Details
02/22/2022 Inspection, Routine
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) - The drain pipe below the three compartment sink was soiled. - The left faucet on the three compartment sink was soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - The wall below the three compartment sink was soiled. - The floor below the three compartment sink was soiled. - The floor throughout the front service area was soiled.
05/23/2019 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An employee beverage was stored above a food preparation surface.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee was observed donning gloves before first washing their hands. Corrective action: Discussed hand washing policy with manager.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Two chemical bottles were stored on the counter behind the hand sink in front service area. Corrective action: Discussed proper chemical storage with manager.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C) The coffee filters below the coffee machine were stored with their food contact surface unprotected.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The door gaskets on the two door reach in refrigerator across from the three compartment sink were torn.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The counter around the hand sink in the front service area was soiled. The interior of cabinets on both butter station were soiled. The interior of the mini fryer was soiled.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The hand sink in the back area was slow draining.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The floor throughout the facility was soiled.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) A light was not functioning in the hood vent above the popcorn machine.
06/27/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/07/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Repeat: The mixing faucets in the unisex (75°F) and womens (84°F) restrooms were below 100°F.
05/24/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Repeat: An employee was observed entering the kitchen and donning gloves without washing their hands.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Repeat: The mixing faucets in the unisex and womens restrooms were below 100°F.
05/16/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling money then scooped popcorn into a bag for a customer.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The mixing faucets in the unisex and womens restrooms was below 100°F.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was present below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the front hand sink to the left of the popcorn machine.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Raw wood pallets were used to store boxes of high fructose syrup and popcorn tubs in the back storage area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor to wall coving across from the back door was in disrepair.
05/11/2015 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several chemical spray bottles were stored hanging from the shelf over the sanitize side of the three compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two shakers of salt in the front service area were not labeled as to their contents .
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A pieced of raw wood was screwed onto a cup dispenser on the left side of the front service area.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Boxes of single service cups were stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The ware washing hand sink was slow to drain.
04/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling vents throughout the facility were soiled with dust.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning properly.
03/26/2013 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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