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 Babes Restaurant and Lounge
Business Name Babes Restaurant and Lounge
Address 2265 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260-4682
Phone 303-000-0000

Inspection Details
12/20/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: The facility could not provide a food protection managers certificate upon request.
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed garnishing drinks with fruit with their bare hands at the bar on multiple occasions. Corrective action: discussed methods to eliminate bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods with the person in charge. Mailed a bare hand contact guidance document to the person in charge.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: All hand washing sinks located throughout the facility were missing proper hand washing signage stating that "employees must wash their hands." Corrective action: the person in charge was given proper hand washing signage by the inspector to place at all hand washing sinks.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: A mold like substance was observed on the interior of the facilities ice machine located in the back dry storage area. Corrective action: discussed the need for proper cleaning of the ice machine to take place with the person in charge.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A bottle of ranch dressing measured 49° F in the facilities walk-in beer refrigerator. Corrective action: the above TCS food items was discarded (see voluntary condemnation). Discussed repairing the walk-in beer refrigerator so it can keep TCS foods at 41° F or lower or not storing TCS condiments/foods in the walk-in beer refrigerator in the future with the person in charge.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: A bottle of apple flavored whiskey was stored in ice that was used for customer beverages in the left-side ice bin located behind the bar.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The back three compartment ware washing sink was not properly sealed to the wall. The door gaskets surrounding the entry to the walk-in beer refrigerator were severely torn and in disrepair.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The interior of the reach-in refrigerators located behind the bar were soiled with rust.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: The facilities exterior dumpster was missing a drain plug. The facilities dumpster lid was open upon inspection.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The facilities mop was incorrectly stored in a bucket not allowing it to properly air dry between uses. Multiple holes were observed in the ceiling located above the back three compartment ware washing sink.
03/25/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/18/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf): A mold-like residue was observed on the interior of the facilities ice machine located in the back of the facility adjacent to the exterior door. Corrective action: re-inspection needed.
03/05/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): An individual in a supervisory role could not produce a food protection manager certificate upon request.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Disposable paper towels were not available at the hand washing sink adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink. Corrective action: the hand sink was stocked with disposable paper towels. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C): The hand washing sink adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink did not have proper signage informing employees to wash their hands. The hand washing sink located behind the bar did not have proper hand washing signage informing employees to wash their hands. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Ice was observed in the basin of the hand washing sink located behind the bar. Corrective action: the ice was removed from the basin of the hand washing sink.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf): A mold-like residue was observed on the interior of the facilities ice machine located in the back of the facility. Corrective action: re-inspection needed.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C): A gap greater than 1/4 inch was observed at the exterior door of the facility.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Paper towels were observed lining the bottom of the liquor holders behind the bar. A cloth towel was observed lining the bottom of the reach in refrigerator located behind the bar.
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 fan guards located in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C): Three light bulbs located in the women's restroom were non-functional.
02/24/2017 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A spigot in the wall by the food preparation sink had a hose connected and did not have adequate backflow prevention.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sink by the 3-compartment sink was inaccessible due to the numerous items stored in the basin.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Rodent feces were observed on the floor in the utility chemical closet.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: Pesticide sprays in the kitchen had labels that stated "for indoor household use only".
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink by the 3-compartment sink was slow to drain.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: Trash receptacle liners were not present in trash receptacles throughout the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A large hole was present in the wall of the utility chemical closet. A large hole was present in the wall under the hand sink by the 3-compartment sink.
02/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The side wall next to the three compartment sink was in disrepair. The caulking on the three compartment sink was chipped and torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The kettle of the popcorn machine was soiled with food, grease, and other debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door and handle of the microwave were soiled with debris. The fan shrouds for the condenser of the walk in cooler were soiled with debris. The shelving above the microwave was soiled with food and other debris. The liquor storage and display shelving throughout the bar area was soiled.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several single service bulk condiment containers were cleaned and stored on the shelving next to food equipment under the microwave.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls in the back storage area near the back door were soiled with debris. The flooring throughout the bar area in the corners and under the equipment was soiled with food and other debris.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee personal items were stored next to the three compartment sink in the ware washing area, and next to the food serving equipment above the microwave.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Non essential articles and equipment were stored on the shelving near the back door next to the ice machine. The back door near the ice machine floor seal was not protected to prevent pest accessibility to the facility.
03/04/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/21/2014 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: Fish from an unapproved source were stored in the reach in freezer.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved canned employee beverage was stored in the back area of the bar.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Two chemical bottles were stored directly on top of the ice machine.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two chemical bottles were improperly labeled with tape covering the proper label stating “Do Not Touch”.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Opened Liquor bottles were stored on the floor under the bar.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelving under the bar was raw wood, not painted or sealed surface.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soft drink and liquor gun holsters along the bar were soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The coving along the walk in cooler was missing or becoming detached, the tiles near the walk in cooler are missing or chipped and cracked.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee personal items were stored on the three compartment sink.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back storage area near the reach in freezer is cluttered with non-essential equipment and miscellaneous items.
02/13/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/04/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/07/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/23/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/03/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/24/2011 Inspection, Routine
02/16/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/01/2010 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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