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  • 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 Abos Pizza Northglenn
Business Name Abos Pizza Northglenn
Address 2145 E 120th Ave
Northglenn, CO 80233-1393
Phone 303-450-2267

Inspection Details
01/08/2020 Inspection, Routine
03 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector Comments: 2-102.11(C)(3) Demonstration (Pf) The person in charge was not able to identify symptoms of disease transmitted through food. Corrective Action: Ill employee policy and illness symptoms were discussed.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) The womens restroom was not equipped with soap. Corrective Action: Employee restocked the soap dispenser.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Pizza sauce was 51°F and mozzarella cheese was 73°F at the cold-top refrigerator cutting board and preparation table. Corrective Action: Foods were moved into the freezer and refrigerator to get cold.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Cream cheese in the cold-top refrigerator was date marked for discard on 1/06/2020 and was still available for use. Chicken wings, cut chicken, sausage, feta cheese, and cut tomatoes in the cold-top refrigerator were not date marked. Deli ham in the walk-in refrigerator was not date marked. Corrective Action: Date marking was discussed with the person-in-charge.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) The facility did not have a probe-type thermometer. 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) The beverage refrigerator used to store cheesecake was not equipped with a thermometer.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) A wire rack used for drying dishes at the 3-compartment sink was rusted. Shelves in the walk-in refrigerator were rusted. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The cold-top refrigerator right door gasket was torn. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The white cutting board above the 3-compartment sink was heavily scored.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility did not have quaternary ammonium test strips.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The cold-top refrigerator gaskets were soiled with food debris. The interior of the ventilation hood was soiled with dust.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) The three lights by the office over pizza dough trays were not shielded. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) Five lights in the back kitchen were non-functional.
01/17/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/15/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf): Feta cheese, precooked chicken, and cut lettuce were not date marked. Food items that were date marked did not have the correct discard late listed. Training was provided on-site and staff date marked the required items.
01/09/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): A certified food protection manager certificate was not available.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): The facility did not have a procedure for how to respond to vomiting and diarrheal incidents. Staff were provided education and a hand out procedure.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C): Handsinks did not have signage reminding employees to wash their hands. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): The hand sink by the 3-compartment sink was used as a dumpsink as evidenced by ice in the basin. Staff were provided education on proper sink usage.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P): Pizza sauce prepared in a commissary that is obtained refrigerated was 53°F on the cutting board at the cold-top refrigerator. The pizza sauce was moved into the refrigerator.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf): Multiple food items including cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, feta cheese, ham, and cream cheese were not labeled with their preparation and discard dates.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): A spray bottle of water was not labeled as to its contents.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Soda bags under the soda machine were not stored at least 6" off the floor.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C): A wiping cloth by the deli slicer was not stored in sanitizer when not in use.
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 at the cold-top refrigerator were torn. The caulking to the ventilation hood was torn 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C): The 3-compartment sink was not fully sealed to the wall and had a space greater than 1mm. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): A lid to pizza sauce at the three door cold-top refrigerator was cracked and in disrepair.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf): Accurate and functional test strips were not available.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C): The vent of the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with dust.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): The caulking to the mens toilet was soiled with grime. 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C): The womens restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): An unused oven and unused refrigerator were stored by the pizza oven. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C): The ceiling above the 3-compartment sink and walk-in refrigerator door were soiled with food residue.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-305.11 Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C): Employee drinks were stored on food preparation tables rather than in employee lockers.
02/07/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/03/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/01/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Damaged cans of jalapeño peppers and pineapple tidbits on the dry storage shelf were stored with other wholesome cans.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several chemicals on a shelf in the utility closet were stored above toilet paper.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: Spray cans of Raid Ant & Roach Killer, WD-40, and Armor All Tire Foam in the chemical storage area were not approved for the kitchen and were stored with approved chemicals.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several spray bottles of water throughout the kitchen were unlabeled as to their contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets in the cold-top refrigerator were in disrepair and held together by duct tape.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided in the cold-top refrigerator.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips were not provided in the facility.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets in the silver service line reach-in freezer were soiled with food debris. The interior of the microwave on the dry storage shelf was soiled with food debris.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The garbage dumpster lids were missing, and the dumpster grounds were soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The service line floor drain was soiled with dirt. The floor drain under the soda machine was soiled with slime mold. The utility closet ceiling vent was soiled with dust.
03/04/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A damaged can on the dry storage shelf was stored with other wholesome cans.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage with an open top and an employee beverage with a closed top were stored on the shelf in the walk-in refrigerator near customer food.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Half-baked pizza (126°F) in the hot-holding unit was stored below 135°F.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: The food-probe thermometer was not routinely calibrated to be accurate to +/- 2°F.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Water spray bottles were unlabeled as to their contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards over the back preparation sink were scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the walk-in refrigerator were rusted. The paper towel dispenser near the back hand sink was in disrepair. A scoop without a handle was present in the minced garlic spice bin on the dry storage shelf. The gaskets of the cold top refrigerator were in disrepair and were being held together by duct tape.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The non-food contact surfaces of a metal food container on the dry utensil shelf was soiled with grime. The storage shelves throughout the facility were soiled with grease and grime. The gaskets of the reach-in freezer near the service counter were soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes on the dry utensil shelf were stacked wet and nested.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop handle in the bulk spice flour bin was in contact with the product.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper in the utility room was stored on the floor.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the back hand sink was moldy.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The base cove near the back hand sink and behind the dry storage shelves was in disrepair. The floor drain in the service area was soiled with food and grime.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several light tubes in the back room were not functioning.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The trash receptacle in the women's restroom was not covered.
02/24/2015 Inspection, Routine
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Two cans of unapproved Raid pesticide were stored under the three compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two spray bottles containing water stored on the rack across from the three compartment sink were unlabeled as ot their contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The paper towel holder to the left of the three compartment sink was broken. The three compartment sink was not sealed to the wall. Several plastic lids on the storage rack across from the three compartment sink were cracked and chipped. The soap dispenser near the front counter handsink was broken. Two door gaskets were torn on the front counter pizza preparation reach in cooler.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer test strips were not available in the facility.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Two cutting boards near the food preparation sink were grooved. The self serve soda fountain dispensing nozzles were soiled with sticky residue.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The pipes under the three compartment sink were soiled with grime. The top of the pizza oven was soiled with food debris. The door gasket on the front counter reach in freezer was soiled with mold. The door gasket on the walk in cooler was soiled with mold.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several single service containers throughout the facility were being reused for food storage.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the three compartment sink was leaking. The caulking on the mopsink was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling vents in the walk in cooler were soiled with dust. The floor under the soda syrup rack was soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning.
03/06/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The metal racks in the walk in cooler were rusted.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the microwave was soiled with food debris. The interior of the reach in freezer was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dish storage racks near the three compartment sink were soiled with debris. The door gasket on the single door reach in freezer was soiled with food residue.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The scoop handle in the bulk flour container was stored in direct contact with the food.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the handsink to the left of the three compartment sink was moldy.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor edges under the pizza oven and the three compartment sink were soiled with food residue.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Several employee personal items were stored with customer food in the walk in cooler.
04/01/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/15/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/07/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/24/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/03/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/26/2010 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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