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 Hampton Inn Suites Denver South Ridgegate
Business Name Hampton Inn Suites Denver South Ridgegate
Address 10030 Trainstation Cir
Lone Tree, CO 80124-5354
Phone 303-790-4100

Inspection Details
03/15/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The facility did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Inspector provided the certified food protection manager handout in english and spanish.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) A dented can of strawberry preserves was stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage area. Corrective action: The can was discarded.
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) Individually packaged cream cheese (63-65°F) requiring refrigeration per the manufacturer instructions and shredded cheese (67°F) were stored above 41°F along the self service buffet line. Corrective action: Discussed cold holding techniques with the person in charge. The items were placed on ice. Half and half (47°F) was stored above 41°F next to the coffee makers at the coffee station. Corrective action: Discussed cold holding techniques with the person in charge. The half and half was discarded.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Green chili was improperly thawing at room temperature next to the ice machine.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Coffee filters were stored unprotected from contamination on the coffee makers next to the preparation sink.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf) High temperature test strips or a high temperature measure device were not available to test the sanitizing cycle of the dish machine. Corrective action: Discussed purchasing test strips with the person in charge. Inspector provided test strips for reference.
05/07/2021 Inspection, Routine
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) - Ready to eat apples were stored unwrapped in a basket on the food service line.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) - The drain pipe below the wash basin on the three compartment sink was leaking upon inspection.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) - Numerous employee personal items were stored above consumer water bottles in the dry storage room.
06/17/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - Hand washing signage was not present at the hand sink in the kitchen. Corrective action: The inspector provided signage.
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) - Peach yogurt (48°F) measured greater than 41°F in the reach-in refrigerator in the buffet area. Corrective action: The person in charge turned down the temperature on the unit.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) - An oven cleaner chemical was stored on a shelf above coffee packets in the dry storage room. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the chemical to the bottom shelf.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf) - A high temperature measuring device for the dish machine was not available upon inspection.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - The caulking on the mop sink was soiled.
07/25/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved twist top employee beverage was stored above milk in the reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the bottle to an approved location.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: 2% milk measured 52°F and fat free milk measured 47°F in the reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrective action: The person in charge rapidly cooled the food items in the reach-in freezer.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mop sink was soiled.
07/06/2017 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the kitchen hand sink.
03/08/2017 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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