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 La Hoya Mexican Food
Business Name La Hoya Mexican Food
Address 596 Dayton St
Aurora, CO 80010-4203
Phone

Inspection Details
06/28/2022 Inspection, Re-Inspection
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: Moldy jalapenos in the walk-in refrigerator were stored with other wholesome foods. Corrective Action: Moldy jalapenos were voluntarily discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A hose was directly connected to the mop sink faucet without proper backflow prevention. Corrective action: The hose was disconnected.
06/15/2022 Inspection, Routine
01 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector Comments: The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge in regards to hot holding, cold holding, cooking temperatures, manual sanitizing, and thermometer calibration.
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: The restaurant did not have a certified food protection manager.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Raw meat was stored above and not separated from ready-to-eat foods in the three-door reach-in refrigerator across from the cook line. Corrective Action: Staff moved all food items to approved locations based off cooking temperature/hierarchy.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The facility was not washing, rinsing and sanitizing their utensils. Corrective Action: Manual dish washing procedures were discussed with the operator.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: The following items measured greater than 41°F in the reach-in refrigerator by the cook line: cooked sliced deli ham (59°F),cooked shredded beef (56°F), and cooked beef (49°F). The following food items were left unattended on the meal preparation table: cooked tamales (63°F), cooked whole beans (67°F), and cooked shredded chicken (74°F). Corrective Action: The above food items were discarded (See voluntary condemnation). Cold holding temperatures were reviewed.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Date marking was not followed in the facility. Corrective action: The inspector reviewed date-marking requirements with the person in charge.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Several condiments were repackaged and not properly labeled.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: Several kitchen shelves were soiled with food debris.
11/08/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: A certified food protection manager was not associated to this facility.(Core)
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Hand washing signage dictating employees must wash hands was not present at the kitchen hand sink.(Core)
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Cooked beans on the kitchen food preparation table measured 75° F. Corrective action: item was reheated to 165° F.(Priority)
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: A date marking system for all refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods held longer than 24 hours once opened or prepared to be used or discarded within 7 days was not in place at this facility. Corrective action: education and handout provided.(Priority foundation)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Dry goods stored under the cook line food preparation table were not labeled as to their contents.(Core)
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: A gap was present on the left side of the facility back door entrance.(Core)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Soiled wiping cloths were stored out of sanitizer in the kitchen.(Core)
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: The ice scoop handle was stored touching the ice in the ice machine.(Core)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The blade on the table mounted can opener was worn.(Core)
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: A covered trash receptacle was not present in the facility restroom.(Core)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Employee items were stored on a food preparation table bottom shelf with food items.(Core)
07/02/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/25/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of raw chorizo was stored above a container of cooked potatoes in the three door reach in refrigerator across from the cook line. A container of raw whole intact steak was stored above cooked peppers in the three door reach in refrigerator across from the cook line. Corrective action: person in charge relocated all raw food items to beneath the cooked food items in the refrigerator.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items measured greater than 41°F in the walk in refrigerator: hot dogs (58°F), cream cheese (59°F), cooked sliced deli ham (61°F), raw ground beef (57°F - 60°F), cooked beef (60°F), cooked shrimp ceviche (58°F), cooked tomato based soup (58°F - 61°F), raw shelled eggs (58°F), cooked chicken soup (57°F - 58°F), raw whole intact steak (53°F - 57°F), cooked tamales (56°F), cooked shredded beef (55°F), sour cream (59°F), milk (55°F), cooked green beans (56°F), sweet condensed milk (55°F), cooked shredded chicken (53°F - 58°F), cooked shredded chicken in green sauce (56°F), raw pork skin (54°F - 59°F), cooked potato and carrot mixture (57°F), cooked shredded chicken in red sauce (57°F), cooked bell peppers in sauce (56°F), cooked rice (56°F), cooked beef (54°F - 60°F), cooked pork skins in green sauce (56°F), cooked whole beans (56°F), sliced American cheese (58°F), raw whole fish (48°F), raw chicken breasts (53°F), raw whole intact pork (59°F), and raw pork chorizo (56°f). Corrective Action: corrected by discarding (see voluntary condemnation). Re-inspection of the walk-in refrigerator needed.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Multiple stacks of plastic food grade containers were stacked when wet on the shelf above the three compartment ware washing sink.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The wiping cloth bucket located on the front rolling cart measured less than 50 parts per million chlorine residual upon inspection.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Scoop handles were observed in contact with salt and sugar in both the bulk salt bin and the bulk sugar bin on the shelf beneath the food preparation table across from the walk in refrigerator.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Multiple stacks of single use styrofoam take out containers were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards on the shelf above the cook line cold top refrigerator.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: Trash was observed surrounding the facilities dumpster.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Multiple holes were observed in the wall above the restroom hand sink.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee's purse was observed on top of the bulk sugar container on the shelf beneath the back food preparation table. An employee's purse was observed on top of single use plastic spoons and knives on the shelf beneath the front food preparation table.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A gap greater than a 1/4 inch was observed at the back door screen thus not protecting the facility from the entrance of pests.

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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