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 Cafe Cascade
Business Name Cafe Cascade
Address 6300 S Syracuse Way
Centennial, CO 80111-6907
Phone 720-482-6615

Inspection Details
10/21/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - The facility was not able to provide proof that a Certified Food Protection Manager was associated with the establishment. Corrective Action: Facility to provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an approved place to the inspector within 90 days. Handout on approved classes provided.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - Signs that state that employees must wash hands were not provided to hand sinks throughout the facility.
19 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector Comments: 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding (P) - TTCS food items were not reheated to 165°F prior to placing into the steam table. Corrective Action: Soups to be reheated in the microwave and then placed in the steam table.
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) - Foods, such as lunch meats, cheeses, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, tuna, soups, etc. that were considered in need of time/temperature control, were ready-to eat, and were kept for longer than 24 hours were not marked with a discard date of 7 days. Corrective Action: Facility was provided guidance and instructed to begin date marking procedures.
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 gasket on the left door of the 2-door refrigerator in the back was torn.
12/11/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Gloved employee failed to remove gloves and wash hands after changing tasks several times. Corrective Action: Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with employees.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored next to ready-to-eat bread located near to the food preparation sink. Correct Action: The employee beverages were moved to an approved location.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Two containers of cottage cheese measured 52°F and a container of milk measured 50°F in the tall reach in refrigerator located in the back of the kitchen area. Corrective Action: The items were discarded and the cooler was reorganized to increase airflow. Re-inspection required.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: The sanitizing solution located within the three-compartment sink measured less than 50ppm residual chlorine. The inspector noted that food contact surfaces were actively being sanitized at the time of measurement. Corrective action: The manager on duty mixed new sanitizing solution to the proper concentration.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: The following items were stored next to single service food containers located to the right of the steam table: lotion, hand sanitizer, and medication. Corrective Action: The items were moved to an approved location.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several squeeze bottles containing food were not labeled as to their contents throughout the kitchen.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A box of tomatoes and several boxes of cans were stored on the floor under the rear food preparation table.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several gaskets on refrigeration units were torn throughout the kitchen.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The in-place sanitizing solution measured less than 50 ppm chlorine residual in the ware washing area. Wiping clothes were stored out of sanitizing solution when not in use throughout the kitchen.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Single service utensils were stored with their food contact surface pointing up in the customer self service area.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service items were stored on the floor in boxes next to the steam table in the front kitchen area.
12/21/2017 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: On the salad bar, sliced tomatoes were 50°F and hard boiled eggs were 49°F. Placed in reach-in refrigerator. Maintain 41°F or below.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Refrigerator door gaskets were torn.
12/15/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee washed her hands for less than 15 seconds.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee washed her hands for less than 20 seconds.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was on a food preparation table next to open customer food.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the back hand sink.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A phone was stored on a food preparation table.
10/30/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/09/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the long cold top: Roast beef was 47°F, tuna was 48°F, chicken was 55°F, cut tomatoes were 46°F.
06/17/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/23/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation. Hot water was not provided at the mop sink.
04/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed putting on gloves without first washing hands.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: The following foods were not reheated to 165 F prior to placement in the steam table: green chili 25 F, green chili 122 F, sausages 114 F.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided at the mop sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A domestic rice cooker was present on the cook line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the cold top were torn.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The wiping cloth bucket on the cook line contained less than 50 ppm chlorine.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink was not caulked to the wall. The faucet base on the hand sink leaked. The faucet base on the prep sink leaked.
10/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw egg wash was stored above mayonnaise in the cold top reach in refrigerator.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: A twist top employee beverage and an open employee beverage were stored next to customer food in the back room.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Chicken salad and egg salad in the cold top refrigerator were 47-50°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket of the three-door reach-in refrigerator was torn.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean food containers in the back prep room were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The back dump sink faucet was leaking.
10/16/2013 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored next to the panini press in the kitchen. An employee beverage was stored next to cookies in the register area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced lettuce in the salad bar was 44°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets to the three-door reach-in refrigerator under the toaster were torn.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The prep sink faucet was leaking.
12/17/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/15/2012 Inspection, Routine
11/01/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/18/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/09/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/28/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/24/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/08/2010 Inspection, Routine
05/02/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/22/2010 Inspection, Routine
01/28/2010 Inspection, First Operational

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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